During the meeting at the Glasgow School Board on Wednesday, November 20, it was reported that much progress has been made in the past month on the new John Donaldson Field.
According to minutes from the meeting, it was reported the press box is coming along and should be protected from the elements very soon. The district has focused on getting the infield looking sharp and getting all growth on the hillsides and around the fences in shape. Shortly, the awning over what will be the grandstand seating area will be started; the remaining fences will be installed; and the dugouts will be completed.
In actions taken, the board approved the administration, coaches and athletic directors to create a handbook regarding the use and care of John Donaldson Field. The board is hoping to review and adopt the handbook in the next couple of months.
The board also reviewed the current athletic eligibility standards compared to the other schools in the Central Activities Conference. The board tabled the discussion until more information can be gathered.
The board also reviewed policies and regulations 1420 and 2940, which outline the current practices for community and student use of school facilities. The board voted to amend regulation 1420. The price for rental of the multi, cafeteria and classroom will be $10 per hour and Bramble Hall rental will be $20.
In other actions, the board approved the annual audit; the annual performance report, dropout report and annual assessment plan; the candidate filing dates for school board seats to be Tuesday, December 17, through Tuesday, January 21, 2020. Three seats are open for the municipal election.
The board also gave its approval to the launching of a program which is a partnership with the Springfield Public School System to offer the district students additional high school course offerings and recovery credit online; and the payment of the annual school insurance invoice to the district provider MUSIC.