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The USD 417 Board of Education met Monday night, December 9, for its regular monthly meeting. The evening began with a performance by the CG Singers, followed by the approval of the consent agenda. Items approved included the minutes from the November 11 and November 20 meetings, financial reports with payments totaling $420,362.15, and updated policies on student conduct, tobacco-free grounds, dress code, and weapons. Personnel changes were also finalized, including the hiring of Kara Acosta as the Junior High Quiz Bowl Coach and the upcoming retirements of Tina Wheeler, Elementary School Counselor, and Barb Goodman, Prairie Heights Nurse’s Aide, both effective in May 2025.

Blanche Martin, of Council Grove, won Week 14 of the Council Grove Republican’s Pigskin Pick ‘Em. She correctly guessed 12 out of 13 contests. Due to the number of byes, there were four less contests than normally scheduled. Martin will receive a $25 gift certificate, redeemable at any of the contest sponsors.

The public is invited to a come and go 90th birthday celebration for Lazaro Peralez. The event will be from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 14, at St. Rose Parish Hall, 300 Spencer St., Council Grove.