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Northland board approves multiple personnel moves, including hires, a non-renewal and coaching changes
Summary
The board approved several hires and resignations, cut a substitute position, and approved the non-renewal of a probationary teacher under Minnesota statute during its May 13 meeting; coach staffing changes for boys basketball were also acted on.
The Northland Community Schools Board of Education voted on a slate of personnel actions at its May 13 meeting, approving multiple hires, accepting resignations, approving a non-renewal and making changes to coaching staff.
Motions approved included the hire of McKinna McKinney as a library paraprofessional (motion by Bill Wake, seconded by Aaron Ammerman), the hire of Allison Israelson as a full-time custodian effective immediately (motion by Tyler Seifert, seconded by Aaron Ammerman), and approval of Maya Hess as a full-time paraprofessional effective April 21, 2026 (motion by Bill Wake, seconded by Tyler Seifert). The board accepted the resignation of Kristen Panchyshyn as assistant athletic director, effective June 30, 2026, and accepted Ray Dauphinias' resignation as junior high girls basketball coach. The board also approved releasing the current boys basketball coaching staff and approved the hire of Keith Young as head coach for boys basketball for the 2026–2027 season; each action passed by roll-call votes with five yes votes and two absences recorded.
In personnel action with legal citation, the board approved the non-renewal of the contract of probationary teacher Ashley Magruder, effective June 4, 2026. The minutes cite Minnesota Statutes 122A.40, Subdivision 5, in the resolution ordering non-renewal and direct that written notice be sent as required by law.
The board also approved cutting the Building Substitute Teacher position effective Fall 2026. All personnel motions recorded in the minutes passed by unanimous vote of those present (5 yea, 0 nay, 2 absent).
The minutes record the votes and effective dates but do not include personnel files, reasons for non-renewal beyond the statutory citation, or future staffing plans; the district administration will execute required notifications and administrative follow-up.
