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Salem Board approves school counselor and licensed practical nurse appointments, 5-0
Summary
The Salem Board of Education approved appointments of Jacqueline Slavitt as school counselor and Courtney Hale as a licensed practical nurse, voting 5-0 at a special meeting; salaries and effective dates were stated and will be prorated for the remainder of the school year.
The Salem Board of Education approved two staff appointments during a special meeting that began at 6:01 p.m., voting 5-0 to confirm the hires.
The board approved the appointment of Jacqueline Slavitt as a school counselor on the recommendation of the superintendent, identified in the record as Catherine Slavitt. The appointment was described as a probationary appointment commencing on Feb. 3 and anticipated to end on Feb. 2, 2028. The chair said the salary for the 2024–25 school year will be based on step 16 of the teachers' contract and prorated for the remainder of the year.
The board also approved the appointment of Courtney Hale to the position of licensed practical nurse, effective Jan. 22, 2025, with a salary for the 2024–25 school year stated as $37,247. The position is a 10-month role aligned to the school calendar and the salary will be prorated for the remainder of the year.
A board member moved to approve the listed appointments; another board member identified in the record as John seconded. The chair called the vote and announced the motion carried 5-0. Earlier in the meeting the chair noted that the board is adding a public comment opportunity to special meetings.
The meeting continued after the vote with brief closing remarks and thanks.
