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Rochester Public School District honors dozens of retirees at June board meeting
Summary
At the June 16 meeting the board recognized a large cohort of retiring employees across roles — teachers, specialists, administrators and support staff — each introduced with brief career highlights and thanks from leadership.
The Rochester Public School District board took time at its June 16 meeting to honor a large group of retiring staff members. Superintendent Pakou and Chair Nathan invited retirees to the front of the room, read brief biographical notes and invited several to share short recollections.
Named retirees included Lauren Allen (specialized education support for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students), Catherine Fruiterer (elementary reading specialist), Charlene Haas (elementary assistant principal), Jody Henning (school psychologist), Kent (Covian) (Mayo High School staff), Linda Lang (elementary teacher), Margaret Lundquist (social studies teacher), Tamara Mammel (English teacher), Annette Peters (specialized education support professional) and others. The board presented a gift and offered applause and thanks.
Lauren Allen reflected on classroom note‑taking for deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students, saying, “As a note taker… it's extraordinary,” and several retirees described plans to spend more time with family and pursue hobbies in retirement.
The board thanked Human Resources for organizing the recognition and encouraged retirees to remain connected to the district community.
