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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1978
Page
7
Voters in the Linn-Mar School District will decide May 9 on a 3,775,600 dollar bond issue to add to the senior and junior high schools. The board acted on petitions from 646 patrons and backed the plan as the best way to handle growing enrollment.
Linn-Mar School District directors approve a 7.21 million dollar budget for 1978 79 aiming to cover added classrooms and services. The plan projects 3 476 September enrollment with 15 86 per 1000 assessed value in property tax, reflecting continued growth since the 1973 bond issue.
The Linn-Mar Board ratified the 1978-79 teachers contract, approving an 8 percent salary and benefits hike for 187 staff and raising base pay from 9300 to 9900. Transportation for nonpublic students was deferred pending state aid and district cooperation options.
Marion Park Board approves spring fix for Indian Creek crossing near the swimming pool to serve as a footbridge. Reconstruction under new state standards would cost 70 000, so a full rebuild is avoided with an estimated 2 000 repair bill.
The Marion Independent School Board named the new high school sports complex the Les Hipple Sports Complex after recognizing his 33 years as a teacher and coach. They accepted Hipple’s resignation at year end as he reaches retirement age, praising his district service and frugal, hands on work improving facilities and equipment. The facility under development includes baseball, softball, football fields, a track, tennis courts, PE areas and a band practice area.
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