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Board approves hires for Director of Technology & Innovation and Director of Early Childhood
Summary
The Board approved employment contracts for Elizabeth Rihtar as Director of Technology & Innovation and Lauren Laudick as Director of Early Childhood, both effective July 1, 2026; both approvals passed unanimously by roll call.
The Board approved two administrative hires to start July 1, 2026. Executive Director for Personnel Services Rachel Filippi announced Elizabeth Rihtar as the selected Director of Technology & Innovation; the board approved her employment contract after a motion by Jaret Fishman and a second by Bennett Lasko.
Later the Board approved the employment contract for Lauren Laudick as Director of Early Childhood, following a multi-phased search; Lori Fink moved and Melissa Itkin seconded that motion. The minutes describe Rihtar as bringing a "unique skill set, bridging the gap between complex technical infrastructure and practical classroom technology integration," and Laudick as a "strong supporter of inclusive education" with experience as an assistant principal, early-childhood director, teacher, curriculum designer, and behavior therapist. Both motions passed unanimously.
