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Whiteford board hires Joshua Kirby as high school principal at $97,500
Summary
The board voted 6–0 (1 absent) to hire Joshua Kirby as High School Principal effective August 3, 2026, at an annual salary of $97,500, contingent on favorable prior employer references and FBI/State background checks. The motion approved the contract as presented.
The Whiteford Agricultural School Board approved the hire of Joshua Kirby as High School Principal effective August 3, 2026, at a salary of $97,500 per year. The motion, moved by Janelle Hauser and seconded by Brandon Iott, included contingencies requiring favorable prior employer conduct and FBI/State of Michigan background checks; the board approved the contract 6–0 with one member absent (Dave Dixon).
Board minutes record the approval of Kirby's contract "as presented"; no discussion of alternative candidates or salary negotiation appears in the minutes. Administration will complete the required background checks and finalize onboarding steps before Mr. Kirby's start date.
