Murphysboro CUSD 186 approves multiple personnel moves, elects vice president, outlines board-vacancy process

The Murphysboro CUSD 186 Board of Education approved several personnel actions, accepted resignations, elected a new vice president and set a public process to fill a vacant board seat.

Key actions: The board approved requests from staff seeking post-master's credit application to the salary schedule (Jennifer Deacol), accepted resignations from Abby Porter (effective end of year) and a school social worker who signed as Jacqueline Marcy (resignation effective end of the 24–25 school year), and approved certificated and non-certificated hires and Schedule B extracurricular appointments listed in the meeting packet.

Governance: After acknowledging the resignation of board member Green, the board nominated and elected Mister Brown as vice president to serve the remainder of the term (roughly under two years), elected by acclamation. The board also said it will post the vacancy on the district website and accept letters of interest directed to Dr. Evers and Mrs. Hines, then interview candidates at the next meeting before making an appointment.

Additional personnel details: The board approved a slate of Schedule B positions (assistant band director, club sponsors, coaching stipends and volunteers) and certified hires including Kaylee Hicks and Dana Stumpke. Administration also said the district has posted an open athletic trainer position as a district employee with benefits, estimating the base salary around $45,000; the administration asked board members to refer candidates.

Votes and procedure: Routine personnel approvals were made by motion and carried by unanimous voice/roll call votes where recorded.