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MSD of New Durham Township board approves personnel changes, summer school and DECA trip
Summary
The school board approved a slate of routine items at its March 18 meeting, including multiple personnel recommendations and resignations, the 2026 summer school program, district financials and a DECA international conference trip; a $500 donation to boys' middle volleyball was also accepted.
Board President Mark Parkman called the MSD of New Durham Township School Board to order on March 18 and the board moved through routine business, approving personnel changes, summer school, a student travel request and the district’s financial reports.
The board approved the February 18, 2026 regular-session minutes following a motion by Wayne Hodge and a second from Lynn Wilson; the record states only “Motion carried.” The personnel slate approved included the resignation of Kari Westlund as assistant track coach, multiple substitute and coaching recommendations (listed in the minutes), and an FMLA request for Lindsey Vargas; the motion to approve personnel items was moved by Mrs. Wilson and seconded by Phil Burdine and recorded as carried.
The board accepted a $500 donation from Geni Hisick designated for boys’ middle school volleyball after a motion from Mark Parkman and a second from Wayne Hodge. The DECA International Career Development Conference leave and field trip request for Toni Biancardi was approved (motion by Mrs. Wilson, second by Mr. Burdine). The board also approved the 2026 summer school program (motion by Mr. Parkman; second by Mrs. Wilson) and voted to approve the district financials (motion by Mr. Hodge; second by Mr. Parkman). The minutes record outcomes as motions carried; no roll-call tallies were provided.
On procedural business the board completed introductions, heard Good News reports and accepted public comments. No substantive policy action was taken on NEOLA 34-1, which was presented for first reading only. The meeting adjourned at 7:27 p.m.; the next regular meeting is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. in the Media Center.
