Lifetime Citizen Portal Access — AI Briefings, Alerts & Unlimited Follows
Board approves resignations, appointments and teacher contract renewals for 2026–27
Loading...
Summary
The board approved two resignations, a leave of absence, three appointments (long-term science sub Bobby Jo Helgamoe; Catherine O'Hara as high school principal; Erica Vossers as district school nurse), a preliminary nonrenewal notice, and authorized administration to issue teacher contracts for 2026–27.
The Beaver Dam Unified School District board approved multiple personnel items and contract authority for the 2026–27 school year.
Actions approved included two resignations and one leave of absence; three appointments were confirmed: Bobby Jo Helgamoe as a long-term science substitute (May 1–June 8), Catherine O'Hara as high school principal for the upcoming school year, and Erica Vossers as a district school nurse. The board also authorized administration to issue teacher contracts to current certified staff for 2026–27 no later than May 15 and asked teachers to return signed contracts by June 15.
The board approved a preliminary notice of nonrenewal under Wisconsin statute 118.22 for an identified staff member as discussed in closed session. Motioned items were seconded and carried by voice or roll-call votes as recorded in the meeting.
Next steps: administration will issue contracts and complete onboarding for approved appointments; legal/HR will process the preliminary notice in accordance with statute and district policy.
