Ironwood School Board recognizes donations

By MEGAN HUGHES

news@yourdailyglobe.com

Ironwood — Members of the Board of Education for Ironwood Area Schools learned on Monday that the Christmas spirit already has been expressed for its students.

At its monthly meetings, the board makes a practice of recognizing donations, and the latest recognition acknowledged several generous gifts of winter outerwear.

Items included a large quantity of kids’ hats and mittens from an anonymous donor, along with two large bags of handmade hats and mittens from community member Marla Tienanmen.

Melissa Nigh, K-12 principal, said the mittens and hats already have proven useful, as they were needed by students for recess play.

In other news, the board approved the second reading of NEOLA policy updates and the second reading of EDGAR/UGG revisions. Both readings were in relation to September changes.

The 18 total updates included — but were not limited to — topics such conflict of interest, grant funds, cash management, student conduct and accidents, and artificial intelligence policies.

In addition, the board voted to set the date of the 2025 reorganizational meeting for Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m., after which the regular board meeting will occur at 6 p.m.

The board also:

— Approved regular and committee reports as presented.

— Approved curriculum committee minutes.

— Approved the Ironwood Chamber of Commerce membership renewal at a cost of $195 per year.

— Adopted the summer tax resolution as presented.