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Caledonia school board appoints Whitney Steel, approves budget and staffing actions in 4-0 votes
Summary
The Caledonia Public School District board appointed Whitney Steel to fill a board vacancy and approved consent agenda items, a revised budget, staffing reductions, a probationary-teacher nonrenewal, and an assistant golf coaching position; recorded votes were unanimous (4-0) on each action.
The Caledonia Public School District board approved several formal actions during its regular meeting, appointing Whitney Steel to a vacant board seat and adopting a series of budget and personnel motions, all recorded as carried by 4-0 votes.
Appointment: The board passed a roll-call resolution appointing Whitney Steel to fill a school board vacancy; the resolution states the appointment takes effect 30 days after adoption unless a valid petition to reject the appointee is filed with the school board clerk under applicable state statutes. Board members completed the roll call and the chair announced the resolution as duly adopted.
Budget and staffing actions: The board approved a revised budget on a motion that carried 4-0. Separately, the board approved a resolution to discontinue or reduce specified educational programs and positions (a staffing action) after discussion; that motion also passed by recorded vote. The board then approved the termination/nonrenewal of a probationary teacher whose certification did not meet the required licensure for special education; Greg (who explained the action) emphasized the decision was due to licensure rather than performance. The assistant boys and girls golf coaching position was approved to be posted and filled as needed; the board recorded unanimous approval.
Consent agenda and resignations: The board approved its consent agenda, which included accepting the resignation of Brandon Jones as full-time facility specialist. The district thanked outgoing staff and retiring employees during reports: Scott Sorenson (22 years coaching), Beth McDonald (32 years), and Mitch Mullins (36 years) were publicly recognized for long service.
What’s next: Whitney Steel is scheduled to be sworn in next month and will be provided email and contact information. Several of the personnel and bargaining items (educational support personnel ratification and final teacher leave language) are set to return to the board for formal ratification or action in April.
