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Board approves two administrative hires, accepts audit and OKs two travel requests
Summary
At its April 14 meeting the Litchfield board unanimously approved the administrative appointments of Aaron Gould as principal of Western Sky and Rachel Shafino as assistant principal at Wigwong Creek Middle School, accepted the annual audit, and approved two out-of-state travel requests.
The Litchfield Elementary School District governing board voted unanimously on April 14 to approve two administrative hires, accept the district's FY2025 audit and authorize two out‑of‑state travel requests.
Appointments: Executive director Satderfield presented the search outcomes for two leadership openings. The board approved Aaron Gould, currently assistant principal at Western Sky, as principal of Western Sky Middle School. The board also approved Rachel Shafino as assistant principal of Wigwong Creek Middle School after a 23‑applicant process. Board members praised both candidates' internal experience and community ties before voting to confirm the recommendations.
Audit and travel approvals: After auditors reported an unmodified opinion, the board accepted the annual audit. The board also approved out‑of‑state travel for Assistant Superintendent Dr. Eric Stone to present at a facilities conference and authorized travel for 13 members of the Verado Middle School archery team to attend nationals, noting that travel costs for the archery trip will be covered through tax‑credit fundraising and parental chaperones.
Votes at a glance: • Consent agenda: motion by Mr. Mike; second Miss Wallace; unanimous approval. • Aaron Gould, principal of Western Sky: motion by Mr. Mike; second Miss Moran; unanimous approval. • Rachel Shafino, assistant principal, Wigwong Creek: motion by Miss Moran; second Miss Wallace; unanimous approval. • Accept FY2025 audit (Heinfeld Meech & Co.): motion by Mr. Mike; second Mr. Owens; unanimous approval. • Approve out‑of‑state travel for Dr. Eric Stone: motion by Mr. Owens; second Miss Wallace; unanimous approval. • Approve out‑of‑state travel for Verado Middle School archery team (nationals): motion by Mr. Owens; second Mr. Mike; unanimous approval.
The board adjourned following routine reports; the appointments take effect per district personnel timelines.
