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Board records staff resignations and superintendent announces multiple coaching hires

New Buffalo Area Schools Board of Education ยท July 13, 2026
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Summary

The board recorded resignations from teaching and administrative staff and the superintendent reported approval of several extracurricular and coaching hires for the coming school year.

The board recorded three personnel resignations: Nathaniel Trip (teaching), effective June 25, 2026; Diane Hyatte, Special Education Coordinator, effective immediately; and Susan Martinic, Food Service Director, effective August 28, 2026.

Superintendent Adam Bowen reported a slate of superintendent-approved hires for extracurricular and coaching positions, including Martin McGinn (HS Cross Country), Vance Price (MS Cross Country), Matt Johnson and Ken Bye (HS Football), Jordan Williams and Nate Tripp Jr (MS Football), Amy Goff (JV Volleyball), Chris Beushausen (8th Grade Volleyball), Susan Sieifert (7th Grade Volleyball), Natalie Walter (HS Boys Soccer Assistant Coach), Kim Gingell (MS Soccer Head Coach) and Jose Martinez (MS Soccer Assistant Coach). Bowen indicated these hires were approved by the superintendent under administrative authority and were included in the meeting minutes as reported.

The minutes do not record board discussion, votes or debate regarding the resignations or the superintendent-approved hires.