Board approves grant coordinator hire; superintendent discloses new hire is her sister

The Mount Healthy City School District board voted to employ Mary Corbin as a grant coordinator (2.25, step 1), effective Aug. 1, 2021. The position is tied to a two‑year evening school grant worth $750,000; staff said the role will require about 30 hours per week on that grant and the position’s continuation depends on future grant funding.

During discussion district staff explained the district has received substantial grant funding this year and that grant‑funded positions often require on‑site managers for compliance. Superintendent (unidentified in the transcript) disclosed, during the public discussion of the hire, that Mary Corbin is her sister, and said the disclosure was made to avoid any perception of concealment. The superintendent told the board that Mary would not report directly to her and that policy does not prohibit the hire; references and normal checks were to be completed by the hiring team.

Board members asked about grant length and whether the position would continue beyond the two‑year grant; staff said the evening school grant is for two years with a provisional third year and that the position would need new grant funding to continue.

Motion to approve the employment was moved by Mrs. Ellis and seconded by Miss Bryant; the board voted to approve the hire.