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Northridge board approves Jill Beaver as middle-school principal over a dissenting vote
Summary
The board approved a three-year contract for Jill Beaver as middle-school principal, pending BCI/FBI background checks; the motion passed 3-1 after one member cited concerns about a prior resignation and community reaction.
The Northridge Local School District Board approved a three-year contract for Jill Beaver to serve as middle-school principal for the 2026–27 school year, pending favorable BCI and FBI background checks. The motion passed 3-1.
Missus Cermak moved to approve the contract and Missus Smith seconded. During discussion, Missus Vance said she "cannot support this recommendation," citing a previous resignation by the same individual in 2023 and saying the community had been upset at the time. She asked the public and the board to understand her reasons for voting no.
The board president welcomed Jill Beaver after the vote and the superintendent noted the hire is pending standard background checks. A board member later spoke in support and said she intended to help the new principal succeed.
Outcome and next step: contract approval is contingent on successful background checks; the district will proceed with onboarding if checks are favorable.
