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Schuylkill Valley board unanimously hires Dr. Dennis Quirk as next superintendent; approves layoffs and personnel items

Schuylkill Valley School Board · April 21, 2026

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Summary

The board unanimously approved a contract for Dr. Dennis Quirk to serve as superintendent from June 8, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The meeting also approved a recommended layoff for Michelle Viera (8–1) and advanced a slate of retirements, resignations, and hires.

The Schuylkill Valley School Board voted unanimously on April 28 to hire Dr. Dennis Quirk as superintendent for the contract period beginning June 8, 2026 and extending through June 30, 2029. The motion to elect Dr. Quirk and approve his employment contract passed 9–0. After the vote Dr. Quirk thanked the board and the community, saying he was honored to join the district and look forward to "walk[ing] alongside every single person in this district" as he begins his tenure.

The board then moved a recommended layoff for Michelle Viera effective June 30, 2026, citing economic and human resources reorganization; the motion passed 8–1. The board publicly thanked Ms. Viera for her service to the district. The meeting also advanced multiple retirement and resignation items, substitute and mentor appointments, and co‑curricular/extracurricular hires; those personnel items were presented as committee recommendations and moved forward for approval.

The superintendent hire and personnel votes were among the evening’s headline actions; administration will finalize contract paperwork and continue transition activities ahead of Dr. Quirk’s June start date.