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Fraser Board approves multiple hires and probationary contracts, receives resignation letter and adopts closed‑session resolution
Summary
The Fraser Board accepted a resignation letter from board member Daniel Stawinski, approved several new hires and probationary teacher contracts, and voted to meet in closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 8a.
The Fraser Board of Education on Jan. 13 received a letter of resignation from board member Daniel Stawinski, approved a slate of new hires and authorized several probationary teacher contracts. The board also adopted a resolution to meet in closed session under the Open Meetings Act, Section 8a to discuss a personnel matter.
The personnel actions approved by the board included new hires motioned by Kathleen Moco and supported by Robyn Norbeck. New hires listed in the personnel report and approved by the board were: Kathleen Apice (Food Service, Edison Elementary; effective Dec. 13, 2024); Tiffany Domagalski (Preschool Aide, Dooley Little Learners; effective Nov. 6, 2024); Shelia Doss (Special Education Teacher, Fraser High School; effective Nov. 14, 2024); Lisa Heckman (Special Education Aide, Edison Elementary; effective Dec. 16, 2024); Samantha Laratonda (Speech Pathologist, Eisenhower Elementary; effective Nov. 21, 2024); Stephanie Moase (Food Service, Fraser High School; effective Oct. 22, 2024); Amanda Rakowski (Teacher, Richard Middle School; effective Dec. 13, 2024); and Erin Wyrzykowski (Custodian, Eisenhower Elementary/Bus Garage; effective Dec. 10, 2024).
The board authorized the superintendent to execute second‑year probationary contracts for Olivia King, Autumn LeBu and Melanie Motto (motion by Todd Koch, supported by Kathleen Moco) and approved a third‑year probationary contract for Joseph Kowalski (motion by Robyn Norbeck, supported by Todd Koch). These motions carried unanimously.
Separately, the board approved a motion (by Todd Koch, supported by Rebecca Jensen) adopting a resolution to move into closed session at the end of the meeting under the Open Meetings Act, Section 8a. The roll call for that resolution listed K. Moco; R. Norbeck; T. Koch; S. Wallace; R. Jensen; A. Wasil; and D. Stawinski as voting aye. The meeting adjourned to closed session at 8:11 p.m., returned to open session at 8:29 p.m., and adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
The minutes note that the board received a letter of resignation from Daniel Stawinski; the transcript also records his participation in roll‑call votes earlier in the meeting. The minutes do not specify the effective date or further action related to the resignation.
