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Canfield Local approves staffing slate, accepts retirements including high-school principal
Summary
Board approved multiple hires, renewals and resignations; among the notable personnel items, Dr. Mark Potts (high-school principal) is resigning for retirement effective July 31, 2026. The board approved staffing recommendations by roll call.
The Canfield Local Board of Education voted April 15 to approve a slate of licensed and classified hires, contract renewals and several retirements, including the high school principal.
Superintendent Mr. Null presented the personnel recommendations and read new hires for the 2026–27 year: licensed additions include two middle-school intervention specialists and other building-level hires; summer-school instructors and extracurricular coaches were also listed. Classified hires included new cashier and food-service positions. Pay rates and effective dates were presented as part of the personnel exhibit and collective-bargaining terms were noted for some positions.
The board accepted multiple resignations and retirements, most prominently the high school principal, Dr. Mark Potts, who informed the board he will resign for the purpose of retirement effective July 31, 2026. Several long-serving classified staff members also gave notice, including a middle-school secretary and other aides. The superintendent and trustees praised retirees for their service.
A motion to approve the staffing recommendations was moved and the board recorded unanimous 'yes' roll-call votes. Administration said the personnel slate is intended to maintain current programming and noted that several retire/rehire or role-shifting moves helped the forecast in the finance presentation earlier in the agenda.
The board also reviewed one-year limited contracts and continuing-contract recommendations, and administration explained how contract categories relate to years of service and licensure. Trustees asked clarifying questions about criteria for one-year limited contracts and the superintendent and human-resources staff provided the contractual rules from the CEA agreement.
What's next: Approved hires and contract renewals will be implemented for the 2026–27 school year. Administration will follow up with affected staff and post additional job details as required.
