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Jacksonville SD 117 approves personnel hires, leaves and stipends
Summary
The board approved a packet of personnel actions Feb. 18 including licensed and classified hires, stipends for coaching and planning periods, and several family medical leave requests; many appointments were listed as "contingent upon receipt and confirmation of required employment documentation."
The Jacksonville School District #117 Board approved personnel recommendations at the Feb. 18 meeting that included licensed hires, classified staff appointments, long-term substitutes, stipends and several leaves of absence.
The personnel list in the meeting materials included, among others, Emma Smith as a primary/intermediate teacher at Washington Elementary (BA/Step 1, pro-rated pay effective March 2, 2026), Shannon Roesch hired as a district school nurse ($32.50/hr, effective March 16, 2026), and multiple stipends for coaches and teachers. The packet also listed family medical leave requests for staff including Donna Bell (bus driver), Gregory Elliott (custodian) and several paraprofessionals. The materials state these appointments are 'contingent upon receipt and confirmation of required employment documentation.' The motion to approve the personnel recommendations passed unanimously.
