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Board approves admin compensation and handbooks for 2023-24 school year

The Bridgeport Board of Education held their regular meeting on July 10th at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library. All board members were present along with administration and Ms.Vonnie Brown.There were four action items; the first was consideration to approve compensation packages for Principal Simmons and Principal Reynolds for the 2023-2024 school year. Each received a 3.5% pay increase which is in line with the certified staff increase. Principal Simmons’ salary will be $93,200 and Principal Reynolds’ salary will be $99,400. The second item was the approval of the 7-12 Student Handbook. The third item was approval of the K-6 Student Handbook. The fourth item was the approval of the Staff Handbook for the 2023-2024 school year.The following items were covered in the administrative reports: 1. IDEA grant application was complete.We have received $117,784.

Skyview celebrates the 4th of July
Skyview celebrates the 4th of July
Skyview celebrates the 4th of July

Skyview celebrates the 4th of July

Shane Brown and the Get Down band helped the residents of Skyview Care and Rehab of Bridgeport celebrate America’s Independence on Wednesday, June 28, with a concert prior to their fireworks show. Residents and their families enjoyed the evening together, dancing and singing along to their favorite local band after dinner was served. Many families attended the supper.

Broadwater man sentenced to two decades or more behind bars

Broadwater man sentenced to two decades or more behind bars

Joseph Bennett, shown here in a booking photo taken last year, was convicted of second-degree murder in Morrill County District Court Monday morning, July 3, at 10:30 a.m. Bennett was accused of shooting and killing his father, Rodney Bennett, following a family dispute at their shared home in Broadwater on Monday evening, Aug. 8, 2022.

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