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FD school board recognizes cheer squad

Enrollment, early retirement discussed

By MIKE DEVINE 1 min read
Messenger photo by Mike Devine <BR> Cheerleaders who were recognized Monday with the All-American Cheerleader Award at the Fort Dodge Community School Board meeting, from left, are MacKenna Brown, Kinley Walker, Jazlynn Reiter, Melody Marin, Peyton Walstrom and their Coach Alexis Wolfe. In the background, from left, are school board member Diane Pratt, Superintendent Josh Porter and Board President Molly Nelson.

The Fort Dodge Community School District Board of Education recognized the Fort Dodge Cheer All Americans Monday evening.

These young women were there to receive student recognition and the All-American Cheerleader Award from the Universal Cheer Association.

In other business, Superintendent Josh Porter reported the district enrollment was down 47 students, as most districts around the state experienced loss.

Later in the meeting Porter noted the success of the Cross Country Team under first-year coach Cael Hanson.

He also announced that the Senior High School fall play, "Cactus Pass," will be performed Nov. 5-6.

Early retirement for school employees was discussed. To be eligible, an employee must be 55 years of age with 10 years of service. Applications for early retirement must be received by Dec. 11.

There was a discussion of a request for a modified supplemental amount for a special education deficit balance for the 2025-2026 fiscal year of $823,571. The request was approved unanimously.

The next school board board meeting is Nov. 9.

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