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Riverview trustees accept retirements, approve new hires; public urges more music staff
Summary
Board recognized multiple long-serving retirees, approved a slate of new hires for the 2026–27 school year, and heard public pleas — including from a visiting music educator — to hire additional music teachers to avoid overburdening remaining staff.
The Riverview School District board accepted voluntary retirement notifications from several long-serving employees and approved a set of personnel appointments for the 2026–27 school year, while members of the public urged the board to consider adding music staff.
The board recognized retirees and thanked them for service: Joe Perino (33 years, music), Chris Analaitis (30 years, special education), Kristen Rapp (29 years, first grade), Steve Rowe (24 years, sixth grade), and Jennifer Kettler (20 years, guidance). Trustees asked the public to join in applause for those departing staff.
On employment, the board approved temporary professional appointments including Patrick Kelly (temporary social studies assignment at the junior–senior high school, master step 1, effective 08/14/2026), Samantha King (special education), and other listed hires pending required background clearances and health requirements. Trustees described the hires as responsive to recent retirements and as part of standard staffing procedures for the next school year.
During the second hearing of citizens a visiting music educator, Michael Pagnotta, urged the board to consider hiring two music teachers to replace the retiring music teacher, arguing that the current staffing level leaves music teachers overburdened. A resident who identified herself as a parent offered a first-hand example of music staff managing heavy workloads as evidence of the need for additional hires.
Board members said they appreciate community input and emphasized that personnel decisions are tied to budget outcomes; the board voted to adopt the personnel items presented.
