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Bethel Local board approves new ELL teacher, guidance counselor and classified hires; retirees announced
Summary
Trustees approved certified and classified personnel recommendations including a new seventh-eighth grade ELL teacher and a guidance counselor for grades 5–8, along with classified hires and a June retirement; the board clarified dual-role scheduling and background-check conditions.
The Bethel Local School Board approved a slate of personnel recommendations covering classified hires, certified hires, resignations and extended service days.
Superintendent presented hires in classified staff: a new food-service worker for middle/high school, a dual-role bus driver/food-service worker (Mandy Burns) and a substitute custodian. The superintendent said background checks (FBI/BCI) and approvals are conditions of employment and noted one long-time employee, Renee Preston, will retire June 30.
On certified personnel the board approved the recommendation to hire Chen Chen Ding as a new seventh-eighth grade ELL teacher and Gabriel Waller as a guidance counselor for grades 5–8, and recorded resignations by Dana Frank (second grade) and Ayla Towns (art). The superintendent explained ELL staffing needs, saying recent projections show higher ELL percentages in certain grades and that the new position responds to that enrollment mix.
Board members asked about posting and hiring processes: Trustees confirmed some applicants came through the Dayton consortium and that the district will continue to post openings publicly to ensure fair opportunity. A board member asked whether a dual-role employee would have a primary assignment in conflicts; administrators said schedules are arranged so bus routes and food-service duties do not conflict.
Follow-up and implementation: The board approved the consent agenda items by roll call. Administrators will finalize start dates and ensure required checks and payroll processing are complete.
