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Indian Hill board holds public hearing on possible rehire of retired driver Debbie Friend; no decision tonight
Summary
The Indian Hill Exempted Village Board held a required public hearing on the potential reemployment of retired bus driver Debbie Friend. District staff said the position was posted in March and no decision will be made until the board meets in May; there were no public comments.
The Indian Hill Exempted Village Board of Education held a public hearing on the potential reemployment of retired district employee Debbie Friend and took public comment before deferring any decision until its May meeting.
District staff member (S7) told the board the position was publicly posted in March "to ensure awareness and opportunity" and that the hearing was convened so the district could "share the rationale for the potential reemployment and to invite community input." S7 said, "No decision will be made at this time. The board will then consider all the information and public feedback before taking formal action at its May meeting."
S7 said the district faces ongoing difficulties recruiting and retaining qualified bus drivers and described Friend as "an experienced driver who knows our routes, students, and expectations well" and as someone who "has supported the district in a variety of ways beyond her primary role." The staff presentation framed reemployment as one option the district is considering to maintain reliable transportation services while recruitment continues.
The board gave members of the public an opportunity to speak; the transcript records no public commenters on the issue. The hearing closed after staff invited additional feedback ahead of the May vote.
Next steps: the board will review any community input and staff recommendations and vote on the personnel action at its May meeting.
