Committee recommends multiple personnel hires, contract renewals and budgets; board approves athletic director in 9‑0 vote

At its committee meeting, the Schuylkill Valley School District advanced multiple personnel recommendations, contract renewals and budget items and recorded a formal vote to hire an athletic director.

Hired athletic director

The committee moved and the board subsequently recorded a 9‑0 vote to approve the employment of Jason Hansen as athletic director at an annual salary of $120,000, prorated for actual days worked, effective date to be determined. Board member Cluffel moved the motion; Mr. Bendigo seconded it. The transcript records the roll call and a voice vote; the motion passed "Nine‑zero." The appointment fills the vacancy created by the resignation of Stephanie Diebler.

Personnel changes and retirements

The committee considered several personnel items and recommended board approval, including retirements and resignations: Sharon Gillius (special education paraprofessional; retirement effective 04/11/2025), Susan Christman (executive secretary to the superintendent and board recording secretary; retirement effective 08/01/2025), Mark Harrell (physics and mathematics teacher; retirement effective end of 2024–25), Deborah Retsky (reading specialist; retirement effective end of 2024–25) and the resignation of David McDonaldson (director of billings and grounds; effective 03/24/2025). The committee also recommended multiple hires and long‑term substitute appointments; those…