School Board honors retiring educators with decades of service

The West Clermont Schools Board of Education meeting on April 7, 2025, focused on significant personnel changes within the district, particularly the retirement of several long-serving educators.

During the meeting, Dr. Fultz presented the personnel agenda, highlighting the retirement of four notable staff members. Christina Bernheimer, a second-grade teacher at Amelia, is retiring after 24 years of service. Mary Hutchinson, the campus coordinator at West High School, has dedicated 23 years to the district. Cynthia Wright, a paraprofessional aide at Holly Hill, is retiring after 28 years, and Catherine Reed, a teacher at Saint Veronica, is concluding her 34-year tenure with the district.

These retirements mark the end of an era for the West Clermont Schools, as these educators have significantly contributed to the community and the education of countless students over their lengthy careers. The board acknowledged their service and the impact they have had on the district.

The meeting also included discussions on the consent agenda, although specific details on other agenda items were not provided in the transcript. The board's recognition of these retirements underscores the importance of honoring long-term staff members who have shaped the educational landscape in the district.

As the district prepares for these transitions, it will be essential to consider how to fill these roles and maintain the quality of education that the community has come to expect.