School board approves hiring of Kristen Levelvel as Martinsville High athletic director

The MSD Martinsville Schools board approved the hiring of Kristen Levelvel as the new athletic director at Martinsville High School.

Superintendent Eric Bolan presented the personnel item and recommended the appointment, saying the district had a single personnel recommendation on the agenda: the hire of Kristen Levelvel. A board member moved to approve the recommendation and another member seconded; the board voted verbally in favor and the chair declared the motion passed. The transcript does not identify who made or seconded the motion or provide a numeric vote tally.

Board members read from a press release announcing Levelvel’s return to Martinsville. The release said Levelvel is a 1998 graduate of Martinsville High School and has 17 years of experience in education along with coaching experience ranging from college to youth sports. The board praised her past leadership on state championship teams and described her as a strong fit to lead the district’s athletic program.

In brief remarks to the board and audience, Levelvel thanked the board, Superintendent Eric Bolan and Assistant Superintendent Susie Lips, and said she looked forward to working with coaches, the principal, student‑athletes and families. “I don’t think that just wins and losses are the most important things,” she said, adding that the district should focus on building the “complete student‑athlete” and on representing the community well.

Members congratulated Levelvel and welcomed her return to the district. With no further business, the board moved to adjourn and the meeting ended.