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Marching band director asks board for clarification after being told she would be removed
Summary
Lishay McPherson, the Sto‑Rox marching band director, told the board she was informed she would be removed and asked for clarification; the board said the matter is personnel‑related and that she will hear from the superintendent or solicitor.
Lishay McPherson, who identified herself as the marching band director for Sto‑Rox High School, told the board she had been informed she would be removed from her role and asked for clarification.
"I was informed that I was going to be removed as a marching band director," McPherson said, describing that the program has grown under her leadership from nine students to 24, competed at state championships and expanded student opportunities while minimizing cost to the district.
McPherson outlined program accomplishments including advancing to state‑level competitions, students attending summer symposiums and plans for scholarship applications. She asked the board whether the athletic director has the authority to remove her despite her hire through the music department.
The board said the issue involved personnel, and the chair told McPherson she would be contacted by the superintendent or the district solicitor. "You're going to hear from either a superintendent or a solicitor," the chair said. Board members thanked McPherson for her comments and indicated they would follow up.
Because the matter was described as personnel‑related, the board did not discuss substantive details in public session and no action was taken during the meeting.
