Pursuant to state statute, an election was not required for the Sweet Springs R-7 School Board earlier this month.
Unofficial minutes from the board meeting on Thursday, April 8, say Darla Reid and Ricky Rennison will be beginning a new three-year term and Cindi Sims will be beginning a new one-year term.
Board Vice President Robert Fuehring administered the oath of office to Reid, Rennison and Sims.
The existing board was dissolved for reorganization.
New officers are: President- Sims; Vice President- Fuehring; Treasurer- Paula Staples; Secretary- Reid; and MSBA Representative- Martha Dohrman; Board members are Rennison and Thomas Trautman.
In other news, the board approved special-education agreements for related services:
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The removal of two problematic trees was discussed by the Sweet Springs Board of Aldermen during its meeting on Monday, February 8.
According to unofficial minutes from the meeting, City Clerk Michelle Fuehring pointed out the first tree is in the park next to the ball diamond. She said it is the tree that caused damage to the dugout.
Fuehring said the other tree is in the alley on Jefferson Street. She said the city and alderman John Clevenger have been contacted about the tree.
Alderman Boyd Jones recommended the city advertise for bids for removal of the trees. The board voted to approve the recommendation. All bids should be in by 5 p.m. on February 26.