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Blanchester board approves multiple hires, resignations and severance payouts
Summary
The board approved certified hires and administrative contracts for 2026–2027, accepted resignations from several staff, authorized severance payments totaling multiple tens of thousands to departing employees, and approved a three-year leave of absence for Barb Prater beginning June 11, 2026.
The board approved certified personnel contracts and administrative renewals for the 2026'2027 school year and accepted a series of resignations. Newly approved contracts include Ashley Hammond (Putman Intervention Specialist), Mandy Baynes (HS Art Teacher), Andre Gendreau (HS PE/Health) and others. The board also approved an administrative contract for Rachelle Powers as Transportation Supervisor (2-year, 250-day contract).
The board accepted resignations effective at the end of current contracts from Jim West and Sherry Simmerman and from Bryce Martin, and approved severance amounts for departing employees including Mary Ann Reinhart ($27,521.09), Joyce Crosley ($1,849.50), Angela Kees ($28,327.38) and Lynn Bengston ($10,491.33). The board also approved a three-year leave of absence for Barb Prater beginning June 11, 2026 and ending June 10, 2029.
