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Board approves retirement-and-rehire of assistant superintendent Randy Gephardt after 3–2 vote
Summary
The West Clermont Local School Board voted 3–2 on April 6 to approve the retirement-and-rehire of Randy Gephardt as assistant superintendent/chief operating officer amid debate over district finances and whether eliminating the role would help pass a future operating levy.
On April 6, 2026, the West Clermont Local School Board approved the retirement-and-rehire of Randy Gephardt as assistant superintendent and chief operating officer by a 3–2 roll-call vote.
Superintendent (the speaker who identified themself as superintendent) recommended the action, saying Gephardt provides critical operational support and continuity. "Randy is my star center," the superintendent said, using a football analogy to describe Gephardt's role in supporting district operations and transitions.
Board member (S2) led the opposition,…
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