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Board finalizes hires, contract renewal and stipend after closed session

Dakota CUSD 201 Board of Education ยท April 21, 2026
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Summary

Following closed session, the board approved several personnel actions: hire of Vanessa Bashford ($61,122.17), renewal of Kim Driscoll's school psychologist contract ($407.06/day), hire of Jessica McClelland ($54,848.44), accepted a resignation effective April 13, 2026, and approved an additional stipend for Alex Dague.

After reconvening from closed session, the board approved multiple personnel actions. The board approved hiring Vanessa Bashford as a special education teacher at a salary of $61,122.17, renewed Kim Driscoll's school psychologist contract at $407.06 per day for one year, and approved hiring Jessica McClelland for a special education position at $54,848.44.

The board also accepted the resignation of Christin Smith from the elementary cafeteria effective April 13, 2026, and approved an additional stipend for Alex Dague as a Special Education Unit Leader. Each motion was recorded as passing unanimously.