School Sets Hearing on Tax Rate
The Glasscock County ISD board met in regular session Aug. 8 with Doug Schaefer and Andy Wheeler absent.
The board discussed the possibility of the school becoming a “peanut-free zone” because there might be a student enrolled who has a severe allergy to even the smell of peanuts. The regulations regarding situations such as this are very involved, according to School Superintendent Steve Long. He said the cafeteria might have to eliminate all use of peanuts, peanut oils, etc., and it could mean that things such as peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or candy containing peanuts would be off limits at school.
Elementary School Principal Ken Hoskins said there might be two kindergartens this year, due to a projected enrollment of 20.
The board approved property and casualty insurance with Rogers and Belding for a price of $51,000, down just over $2,000 from last year.