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Northumberland school board approves MOU, several hires, retirements and schedule change
Summary
The Northumberland County School Board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the county board of supervisors, accepted multiple personnel actions including principal and teacher appointments, approved retirements, and moved its May meeting to May 4 to meet reporting deadlines.
The Northumberland County School Board unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Supervisors and completed a series of personnel and procedural actions during its meeting.
The board voted 5-0 to accept the MOU after a formal motion and second. Dr. Chair called for the recorded certification that only lawfully exempted business was discussed in the closed meeting, citing Code of Virginia procedures, and each member answered, "I certify."
The board then approved personnel recommendations, appointing Dr. Robert Coington as Northumberland High School principal and Tiffany Walston as NEES principal, and accepting hires for teaching and paraprofessional positions. The board also approved supplemental pay for the acting Northumberland High School principal and accepted the resignation of Donna Kimble, NES paraprofessional, and the retirements of Sheila Bainy (NMS custodian), Sue Swift (NES librarian), Patty Packett (NHS teacher) and Patricia Wilson (NHS teacher). All motions were seconded and carried by unanimous vote.
Board members thanked retiring staff for their years of service. "The impact that you've made on all the children's lives does not go unrecognized and we are truly thankful as a board," one member said during the recognition.
Members also voted to move the May meeting to May 4 to align with Board of Supervisors timing and state reporting requirements; the clerk was asked to notify the media of the change.
The meeting approved the agenda with the removal of several items tied to cafeteria fund management and the SPED annual plan, and the minutes from the prior meeting were accepted by unanimous vote.
The board adjourned after routine reports and member comments.
What happens next: The MOU and personnel appointments will be entered into board records and the clerk will publicize the schedule change. Any onboarding or background checks tied to conditional hires will proceed as required.
