Murphysboro board accepts multiple resignations and grant of family leave requests

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 Board of Education approved a series of resignations and leave requests submitted in writing to the board.

The board accepted a resignation from Edward Gil Keels, who wrote that he had found a new job and would no longer work for the district. The board also approved Terry Holman’s resignation as head coach of the bass fishing team; Holman said he would remain to help until a replacement was found and cited 20 years in the position.

The board approved a maternity‑leave notice from Carly Kroner, who wrote she expects to deliver on May 15, 2025, plans to work through April and use accumulated sick days, and expects to return for the August 2025 school year. Separately, Carly Shimp Wright submitted a resignation from her role as a Murphysboro High School head coach; the board approved that resignation.

Emily Newton submitted multiple notices: a resignation from assistant coach of the Devil Dazzlers varsity team, a resignation as head coach of the junior Dazzlers dance team (which she said she had held for three years), and a request for a one‑year leave of absence following the birth of her baby in June (she said she planned to work through the remainder of the current school year and return for the 2026–27 school year, barring unforeseen complications). The board approved Newton’s resignations and her leave request.

A staff member named Jesse submitted a resignation from high school volleyball effective immediately; the board approved that resignation.

Each written notice was read into the record and the board approved the items by motion with the customary “aye” vote; no roll‑call tallies beyond the board’s recorded assent were provided in the transcript.

These personnel items were considered under communications and personnel portions of the agenda and were approved as presented.