SKYLINE BOARD BRIEFS
December 2024
The Hickory County R-I School (Skyline) Board of Education met on Wednesday, December 18th, 2024, for their regular monthly meeting. The 2023-2024 audit report was approved. An update on the preschool was presented. The Board of Education approved the resolution of a 3.5 million dollar no-tax-increase bond proposal to be placed on the April ballot. The bond will be used to construct a Performing Arts Center, a new Ag and Art classroom, and a new softball field, with any leftover funds used for other improvements as needed. Laura Steward was approved as a substitute teacher. Commendations were given to Anna Wynn, “Be the Light Foundation”, Ashley Mabary, Teanna Bryan, and all those who helped with “No Child Left Behind at Christmas,” and Sara Pratt and the Little Theatre. In closed session, the board voted to extend the superintendent contract of Jason Pursley through June 30, 2028. The next regular board meeting was set for Wednesday, January 15th, 2025, at 7:00 pm in the high school library.