Hillsboro’s school board unanimously approved a 2-year agreement to allow Peabody-Burns high schoolers to participate in Hillsboro’s softball program.

Superintendent Max Heinrichs’ contract was extended through June 2021. Custodian Vickie Huxman announced her retirement after 12 years at the middle school, which will take effect Feb. 1.

Eighth graders designed orthopedic braces for people with multiple sclerosis, two of which were shown to board members. The braces were made through the STEM program Project Lead the Way.