Miami East board approves hires, accepts high‑school principal retirement

The Miami East Local school board approved seven personnel items at its meeting, including the recommendation to hire McKenzie Swank as a high‑school English teacher and acceptance of a principal’s retirement.

A staff member presented the personnel consent agenda and described the items: a voluntary transfer for Miss Johnson from the kitchen staff to a high‑school librarian aide position; the hiring of Miss Dankworth as an elementary principal (noted as having worked at Greenville City Schools since 2018, and serving as head elementary principal since 2020); acceptance of a letter of retirement from Mr. Jennis, the high‑school principal, effective June 30; hiring Samuel Henning as a K–8 swing‑shift custodian with contract adjustments to align with custodial contract dates starting July 1; acceptance of the resignation of Danielle Meyer, junior high intervention specialist, effective July 31; approval of an additional 10 days of transitional work for Dr. Helley; and the hire of McKenzie Swank as a high‑school English teacher (bachelor, step 4), effective Aug. 24, 2026.

Board members moved and seconded approval of the consent agenda and then approved the personnel items by roll call. The clerk recorded that three members were present for the vote; the motion passed with those three members recorded as voting yes.

The staff member noted a state of Ohio timing constraint (a July 10 date referenced) that affects when districts must honor or can release staff under contract; the board added the hire to the consent agenda so the selected candidate could be notified and the hiring process completed ahead of that date.

No additional discussion or public comment on the personnel items was recorded before the board approved the motion. The board proceeded to consider the treasurer search timeline and executive session later in the meeting.