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Board accepts resignations, approves seasonal and certified hires and two retirements

West Branch-Rose City Area Schools Board of Education · June 15, 2026
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Summary

Board acknowledged multiple resignations and approved coaching and teaching appointments; retirements include Director of Finance Theodore Matuszak (effective Aug. 31, 2026) and bus driver Christine Owen (effective June 10, 2026).

The board acknowledged several staff departures and approved new personnel as part of the consent agenda.

Resignations and changes acknowledged included Daniel Ahearne (Freshman Class advisor), Nicole Duell (head girls track coach), Makenzie LaBeau (teacher, Surline Elementary), Samantha Magoon (vocal music/choir director), Adam Miller (yearbook advisor) and Chelsea Rousseau (bus service person; remains a bus driver). The district reported a total enrollment of 1,782 students.

New positions and hires approved on the consent agenda included Alexander Kennedy (JV boys soccer coach), Gale Kimball (middle school wrestling coach) and Kristina Lewis (summer school ESL teacher funded through a 41n grant at $30 per hour or higher). The board also approved the hiring of Cathleen DuBay as an English/Language Arts teacher at Surline Middle School, effective Aug. 24, 2026.

The board accepted retirement notices for Theodore Matuszak, Director of Finance and Non‑Instructional Operations (12 years of service; effective Aug. 31, 2026), and Christine Owen (22 years of service; bus driver; effective June 10, 2026). Motions carried unanimously where recorded.