by Brianne Eilers
The Allamakee Community School District (ACSD) Board of Directors met Tuesday morning, February 6 for a special board meeting. Board member Patty Nordheim was absent.
Waterville Mayor Dave Monserud was present to discuss with the board members the future of the Waterville Elementary School building following its closing at the end of this current school year. The City of Waterville has the first option to purchase the building.
“We don't anticipate hanging on to that facility," board member Tom Baxter said. “We know it's a big undertaking to take over."
Monserud explained that the City of Waterville does not have the resources to maintain the building. He has been through the building a few times, and while he felt that the newer part of the building was in “pretty good shape,” Monserud also noted that the heating system in the old part of the school needs some work.