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Palmyra staff urge more transparency and question staffing choices at public forum
Summary
Three Palmyra High School staff members spoke during the Aug. 7 public forum, urging clearer communication, expressing concern about not replacing teachers, administrator turnover, and asking for greater staff input on district decisions.
Three Palmyra High School staff members used the Aug. 7 public forum to press the board for clearer communication about staffing and leadership changes.
Ken Miller, a Palmyra High School staff member, told the board that “saving money by not replacing teachers is not the correct path forward for the district,” and said he was concerned about the district’s direction on staffing and communication. Michelle Trefz, also identified as a PHS staff member, repeated concerns about a perceived lack of transparency, noting the district had lost three administrators before the start of the school year and asking whether security staff would be reassigned to perform other duties: “Staff input is needed for the future of the school district,” she said.
Nicholas Nahrwold, another PHS staff member, echoed concerns over the district’s transparency and staff vacancies and said he was worried about low ninth-grade enrollment numbers from sending districts Beverly and Riverton. The minutes indicate he provided counts during his remarks but the public minutes do not list the exact figures.
The board did not respond with detailed corrective action during the public comment period; the superintendent said the administration would process and research the concerns and respond at a future time if appropriate. The public forum portion for additional topics is limited to 30 minutes per board policy.
