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Board Accepts Resignations and Approves Hires, Several Supplemental Contracts

Kent Local Board of Education · September 20, 2025

Summary

Superintendent announced resignations (Rachel Taylor, Joyce Kirkpatrick), multiple hires (including Laurie Michael as EMIS coordinator) and a list of supplemental contracts (e.g., Joe Rutherford $3,000; Matt Dennison $2,000). The board approved the personnel roster by motion and roll call.

The superintendent presented a batch of personnel actions and the board approved them by motion.

Resignations reported included Rachel Taylor (EMS coordinator) and Joyce Kirkpatrick (transportation supervisor) with retirement effective Oct. 31; the superintendent said Joyce will be rehired for 60 days as a part‑time employee at three days per week. The superintendent also listed multiple hires and student‑worker appointments, including Laurie Michael as the EMIS coordinator (start date: Wednesday) and several student‑worker and temporary assignments.

The board approved several supplemental contracts listed by the superintendent: Joe Rutherford received a $3,000 supplemental contract for the fall weight room; Matt Dennison received a $2,000 supplemental contract for equipment and laundry duties; other supplemental assignments and step adjustments were approved as presented.

All personnel appointments and resignations on the agenda were moved and approved by roll call during the meeting.

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