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SVUSD board approves consent agenda, ratifies 2025–26 hires
Summary
The Scott Valley Unified School District Board approved its consent agenda April 9, 2025, ratifying multiple 2025–26 hires including an English teacher, a Spanish teacher, and new paraprofessionals. The vote was unanimous, 5–0.
The Scott Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees approved the consent agenda at its April 9, 2025, meeting, ratifying personnel and financial items for the coming school year. The motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Trustee Jennifer Thackeray and seconded by Trustee Sandy Hogge; the clerk recorded a 5–0 roll-call vote in favor.
The ratified employments listed on the closed-session agenda and approved in open session included: Caitlin Bennett (English teacher, Etna High School); Katerina “Katina” Chester (Spanish teacher, Etna High School); David Smith (Math/Science teacher, 8th grade, Scott Valley Junior High); Kylie Merrihew (80% Art teacher, Etna Elementary & Fort Jones Elementary); Michele Johnson (Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator); and multiple paraprofessional positions, including Tawny Campbell. The consent agenda also included approval of warrants, stipends, and previously drafted minutes for March 12 and March 18, 2025.
The board took the vote after a closed-session period earlier in the evening; the clerk later reported no reportable action from that closed session. No public comments were offered on consent items during the open session public comment period.
