The Pella School Board received three presentations during a full school board meeting Monday. Lowell Ernst discussed the implementation of the Iowa Core Curriculum throughout the district, while Mark Goodrich shared with the board the benefits and accomplishments of the Construction Trades class this semester. The Pella School Board also received a report on cost-saving measures taken in the maintenance department, which included energy efficient efforts, minimizing compensated time for staff, and minimizing the cost of supplies, among other methods.