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Tri-Township board unanimously approves 2026–27 hires, resignations, contracts and policies
Summary
The Tri-Township board approved multiple personnel changes for 2026–27 (resignations, certified and classified hires, and student interns), accepted contracts and adopted Neola policies 5136 and 1220; all motions recorded as 'ALL AYES.'
The Tri-Township Consolidated School Corporation board on May 18 approved a slate of personnel actions, contracts and policy updates for the 2026–27 school year.
On personnel the board accepted several certified resignations, including Matt Wellsand (resignation as junior varsity boys basketball coach), Christian Porter (varsity girls basketball coach) and Renae Warren (art teacher). The board concurrently approved certified hires for 2026–27: Andrew Holbrook (math), Abigail Tomblin (elementary) and Danielle Altpeter (art). The minutes record those motions as moved by Aaron Rust and seconded by Nick Poort with the outcome noted as "ALL AYES."
The board also approved staffing adjustments and classified personnel actions: Theresa Mohlke’s resignation as a para‑professional was accepted. Chris Conrad was approved for a classified position and named varsity boys basketball coach for 2026–27. The board approved multiple student intern positions for summer and fall (technology and maintenance placements and a Pre‑K fall intern). Separately, the minutes list approvals for Savannah Sonaty (science position and MS PLTW Gateway classes), and for Matt Wellsand in instructional roles for science courses, PLTW, Work‑Based Learning Coordinator and Tri‑Online Coordinator for 2026–27 (the record shows Wellsand’s coaching resignation and instructional approvals as separate items).
Action items approved included an MOU with LaPorte County Career & Tech for 2026–27, a Dietitian Consortium Services contract for 2026–27, and adoption of Neola policy 5136 (Personal Communication Devices) and Neola policy 1220 (Superintendent Employment). All action-item motions were recorded as carried "ALL AYES."
The minutes do not show individual vote tallies beyond the "ALL AYES" notation. Attendance on the record lists two board members absent (Melanie Mills and Chad Howell); the motions are recorded as unanimous among board members present.
Why it matters: These approvals set staff assignments, extracurricular coaching roles and vendor relationships for the coming school year and update district policy language governing personal communication devices and superintendent employment.
Next steps: The board’s next regular meeting is scheduled for June 22, 2026, where implementation or follow-up items may appear.
