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Board approves two instructional and coaching hires pending background checks

Board of Education, Community Unit District #196 · April 28, 2026
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Summary

The board voted to employ Luna Beatty as an English instructor and Patrick Baker as a high school PE instructor and paid head football/weightlifting coach for 2026–2027, contingent on successful background checks and employment requirements.

The Dupo CUSD 196 Board on April 28 approved two hires for the 2026–2027 school year, each contingent on successful background checks and completion of employment requirements.

Member Stoll moved and Member Carroll seconded a motion to employ Luna Beatty as an English instructor for 2026–2027; the motion passed with five ayes and two absences. Separately, Member Stoll moved and Member Stumpf seconded a motion to employ Patrick Baker as High School PE Instructor and as paid Head Football Coach and paid Weightlifting Coach for 2026–2027; that motion also passed 5–0 with two absent.

Both hires were approved as contingent appointments pending standard employment clearances; the minutes do not include salary, start dates, or contract lengths.