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Board approves recommended personnel hires, including assistant director of special programs

Sweet Home Central School District Board of Education · May 12, 2026
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Summary

The board approved personnel items including the recommendation to hire Shandra Jigello as assistant director of special programs and a new PE teacher for Maple Elementary; members praised internal promotions and said they will formally recognize promoted staff at a June meeting.

The board approved recommended personnel items presented by the superintendent.

Dr. Chan recommended that the board appoint Shandra Jigello as assistant director of special programs, noting her long career in special education and prior work at Glendale, where she served on administration for climate and culture. The superintendent said Jigello "shined" in panel interviews and was the unanimous choice.

The board also recommended and approved a new physical-education hire for Maple Elementary (candidate name given in the transcript as Griffin/Herrian; spellings were inconsistent in the record). Board members noted the district has promoted several "grow your own" candidates into leadership and suggested a group recognition at a June meeting.

A motion to approve personnel items was moved, seconded and approved by voice vote. The meeting adjourned following the approvals.