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Dupo CUSD 196 board approves multiple hires and coaching appointments for 2026–2027
Summary
The board approved several staff hires and extracurricular sponsor appointments for the 2026–2027 school year, including a Special Education instructor, paraprofessional, Head Esports sponsor and Head Drama sponsor; one motion recorded an abstention.
The Dupo CUSD 196 Board of Education approved a slate of personnel actions May 19 covering instructional staff, paraprofessionals and extracurricular sponsors for the 2026–2027 school year.
On motions recorded in the minutes, the board approved hiring Elizabeth Anderson as a Special Education Instructor (pending background checks and employment requirements) and Charlene Bonney as a 6.75-hour paraprofessional. The board appointed Michael Hopkins as Head Esports Sponsor for 2026–2027 and approved Brandy Simmons as Head Drama Club Sponsor for the coming school year.
The appointment of Lyz Lumpkins-Anderson as Head High School Cheer Coach was approved on a motion by Member DeClue seconded by Member Stoll; the minutes record that Member Miller abstained from that vote while the other six members voted yes. Other co-sponsor and student-worker appointments were approved as listed in the minutes.
