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Mapleton accepts two resignations, hires kindergarten teacher Blake Valkenburg
Summary
Board accepted resignations of Kay Graham and Randy Duval and approved hiring Blake Valkenburg as a kindergarten teacher; Valkenburg's background includes experience as an educational assistant and involvement in a teacher-preparation program.
The board accepted resignations reported for Kay Graham and Randy Duval and approved the hiring of a new kindergarten teacher, Blake Valkenburg.
During personnel discussion a board member moved "that we accept to approve the resignation of Kate Graham and Randy Duvall and the hiring of Blake Valkenburg." The motion was seconded and carried on the record. Staff described Valkenburg's background as including prior work as an educational assistant, participation in a teacher-preparation pathway for Indigenous educators and prior campus visits and demonstration teaching during the interview process.
Board members asked a few clarifying questions about commute and readiness; staff said Valkenburg plans a vehicle purchase to manage the commute and expressed enthusiasm about his fit for the position. The board recorded the personnel actions and moved on to the next agenda items.
