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Corn Palace staff announce World of Work placement; long-time staffer signals retirement
Summary
The board introduced World of Work student Tayla Littke as a part-time box-office worker and a long-serving staff member announced retirement effective October 18 (year not specified). Transition and part-time event-staffing options were discussed.
The board announced a new World of Work placement and received notice of an upcoming staff retirement.
A student named Tayla Littke will begin a work placement at the box office, scheduled for morning shifts every other day to gain business and marketing experience. The board welcomed the student and described the placement as part of engagement with local education programs.
The same speaker also said they had submitted retirement paperwork and intend to retire effective 'October 18' (the transcript does not specify the year). The speaker said they will remain through major upcoming events (including a large banquet) and expected staff to create a transition plan. Board members discussed the possibility of creating a part-time events or technical position to handle scoreboards, audio and displays.
"I have turned in, my retirement papers for the city, the Corn Palace, and I'm gonna be retiring, the October 18," the speaker said in open meeting comments.
Staff will proceed with transition planning and recruitment as needed; no formal personnel votes were recorded in the public transcript.
