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Saucon Valley board appoints high‑school principal, approves communications hire and several staff positions
Summary
The board appointed the interim high‑school principal to the permanent role and approved a slate of personnel actions, including a communications specialist and director of athletics; the high‑school principal vote included one recorded no.
SAUCON VALLEY, Pa. — The Saucon Valley School Board on July 9 approved a set of personnel actions that included appointing the interim high‑school principal to the permanent position and hiring a communications specialist and a director of athletics.
The board approved the appointment of the high‑school principal after trustees said staff surveys and interviews returned positive results. Board members praised the candidate’s match with district goals; during the vote one board member recorded a dissenting vote. “I have full faith and acknowledge … glowing reviews,” one board member said in support of the appointment.
The board also voted to hire Grace (last name not specified in transcript) as the district’s communications specialist. At the meeting Grace, who previously worked in local television journalism, introduced herself and said she planned to highlight district programs on the website and social media: “I really can’t wait to do that, and I can’t wait to learn more about the Saucon Valley family.”
Other approved personnel items included the director of athletics and student activities, several long‑term substitute positions, special education staff, paraprofessionals, curriculum writers, mentors and coaches. The board approved the slate of items in grouped motions.
The board also accepted a retirement notice from a long‑time business‑office employee, Judy (last name not stated). Trustees and colleagues praised Judy’s service and noted she will remain on staff through January; the board passed the retirement motion.
The personnel actions were approved by voice votes; the high‑school principal appointment drew recorded comment and at least one recorded no vote. The board discussed standard hiring procedures and confirmed that, except for the principal posting that drew special attention, the other positions had followed the district’s normal posting and selection processes.
