R-1 board ready for school year

The West Nodaway R-1 School District board of education Wednesday evening met the new teachers and counselors in the district before hearing a report from new Principal Holly Brady on plans for the upcoming school year.

Brady gave an enthusiastic report about the status and success of the school’s annual homecoming week and detailed other plans for the school year.

Among the anticipated highlights, the American Red Cross Pillow Project, which provides students with information about emergency preparedness during events like thunderstorms and tornados.

In addition, Wild Animal Adventures will provide students and their families the opportunity to observe and learn about various wild animals.

Brady also praised the special education staff for its efforts to change and improve that curriculum at the school.

Also during the meeting, the board voted to approve a new district special education local compliance plan in accordance with state guidelines, and approved the substitute teacher list for the school year.

In other business, the board also approved the district’s covering half the costs of wellness screenings for school employees.