The Gore School Board convened for a regular meeting on August 14, where several significant decisions were made during the meeting, indicating the boards dedication to enhancing the educational experience for students in the upcoming school year.

One of the key highlights of the meeting was the unanimous approval of Steven L. Smith Corp as the financial consultant for the 2023-24 school year. This decision underscores the board’s commitment to prudent financial management, ensuring resources are efficiently allocated to benefit both students and the district.

Additionally, the board addressed matters concerning the upcoming sale of $600,000 Taxable Building Bonds. The board resolved to set a date, time, and place for the bond sale, which was Sept. 11, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the Gore School Conference Room.

Furthermore, the board’s dedication to fostering a supportive learning environment was evident in their approval of various contracts. Vendor contracts for a Teacher Instructional Coach for the 2023-24 school year with Nancy Kunsman, and an independent vendor contract for custodial services for the event center with Karen Swimmer for $1,250 monthly, were both approved by unanimous decisions.

The meeting also saw approvals for a range of initiatives, including a pay increase for substitute teachers in the upcoming school year, approval for an out-ofstate FFA trip to the National FFA Convention, and the endorsement of the Lower Elementary and Upper Elementary/ High School handbooks.

Substitutes approved for the 2023-34 include Leslie McElfresh, Ann Marie Hubler, Samantha Ohl, Nancy Kunsman, Page Townsend, Melissa Marsh, Paige Mannon, Steven Anderson, Suzie Henry, Aubrey Montgomery, and Rhonda Eagle.

Resignations were also accepted as presented from LaDonna Ferrier McGowen and Tammy Douthit.

Superintendent Lucky McCrary gave an update on the district budget, music band program-personnel, an update on construction projects, and handicap bus repair during his report.

The board meeting concluded at 7 p.m. after a comprehensive set of discussions, presentations, and approvals.