| New problems have surfaced at Pleasant Hill Elementary School.
The school is currently undergoing a major overhaul, including the replacement of sewage lines and other problems that likely go back to the school's original construction.
The county has received $1.6 million from the state to make the repairs.
Board members learned Monday evening about cracks in the wall, likely related to foundation problems.
Administrator Frank Tetrick said the completion date has now been extended to October, instead of the earlier time line before school starting this fall.
Representatives of ZDS Design/Consulting Services Ted Zachwieja and Carol Stevens gave the board some of the bad news, outlining
unforeseen structural problems that need corrected in order to eliminate water
intrusion under and through exterior walls and floors of the school.
School officials acknowledged the new problems will exceed the funds received from the state to make the initial repairs, and further funding will be sought.
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The board approved Jeannie Wade as the new principal at Arnoldsburg Elementary School, replacing Bryan Sterns.
The board issued an administrative contract to Bob Bonar as principal of Pleasant Hill Elementary.
New board member Larry Harris was sworn by County Clerk Richard Kirby. Harris was selected from applicants, which included Nancy Updegrave, Carlene Frederick and Faye Barnhardt.
Superintendent Roger Propst submitted a proposal to the board for use by school personnel when schools
are closed or an early release of students is necessary due to weather conditions.
Supplemental pay for school system employees was increased from $15 to $16.50 per hour.
The board approved coaches:
Brian Ritchie, Middle-School Wrestling Coach;
Rexell Yoak, Head Baseball Coach;
Charles Hicks, Middle-School Volleyball Coach.
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