Perrydale announces new maintenance hire and special-education assistant; longtime coordinator resigns

At its March 25 meeting, the Perrydale SD 21 board heard personnel updates: a new maintenance hire named Alice has started, a special-education assistant named Kylie will begin after spring break, and long-serving high-school success coordinator April Shores has resigned.

Superintendent (Superintendent) said Alice brings about seven years of experience from McKinneyville School District and will help free maintenance staff for other duties. On special education, the superintendent noted the district currently serves 34 students on individualized education plans and that contracting with Dallas for evaluations has been effective; Kylie will fill a newly hired assistant role and is expected to start after spring break.

The superintendent announced that April Shores, who had worked in the district for 14 years and led high-school success-coordinator duties, is leaving because of health concerns. The board discussed how community-engagement work and the position’s certification requirements might be organized moving forward and said the district will evaluate whether the role must remain certified or be restructured.

Also noted: Cindy Montafer, the CTU representative for the year, indicated she is planning to leave; the district will follow up on filling those roles. The superintendent said the district will determine whether to post the engagement/community role and will consult board members on the job announcement.

Next steps: Human Resources will prepare posting and hiring materials as needed for open positions; the board expects to discuss role structure and recruitment in follow-up communications.