St John Town board members moved to begin candidate interviews and outreach for a new recreation program director and approved short‑term staffing to bridge the hiring process.

Staff said the current posting is live in three places (town website, AIM and park forum) and offered to contact candidates and arrange interview times that work around holiday schedules. The board discussed forming an initial interviewing group and agreed staff should begin contacting applicants.

Brooke Bane was approved as interim event coordinator for two to three months or until the new hire is onboard. Staff explained Brooke had previously been on a six‑month contract that ends in December and recommended a two‑month extension to give the new director time to onboard. "Brooke is who does all the booking showings for the community center," a staff member said when recommending the short extension.

Board members also discussed the director’s listed salary (noted in discussion as $8,000) and agreed to proceed with the hiring steps. No permanent hire was made at the meeting; the board directed staff to begin scheduling interviews and to update the board with candidate availability.