The St. Joseph School District Board of Education discussed updates to the district’s reorganization plan during a special work session. Superintendent Ashly McGinnis highlighted the upcoming renovation bids for Benton High School and decisions regarding coaching positions. The board also addressed Lafayette High School’s transition to a middle school, with a focus on accommodating current coaches’ preferences. McGinnis emphasized the district’s efforts to ensure staff members do not lose income during the changes, particularly concerning extra-duty stipends. Additionally, she expressed excitement for Benton High School’s basketball team’s success at state, although attendance guidelines restrict the student body’s participation in games.
