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Board approves multiple hires, nonrenewals and staff terminations pending federal funding
Summary
The board approved a consent calendar authorizing several new hires with effective dates in 2026; it also adopted resolutions nonrenewing two probationary teachers and voted to terminate two Title staff positions pending federal funding.
The Minnewaska Area Schools Board approved the consent calendar on March 16, 2026, authorizing multiple new hires. Named hires recorded in the minutes include Ken Anderson (Business/Personal Finance Teacher, BPA advisor, effective 08/25/2026), Claire Blok (Teacher Aide, effective 02/26/2026), Emily Frease (C‑Team Track & Field Coach, effective 02/26/2026), Kayla Jahn (Assistant Teacher, effective 03/12/2026), Meribeth Noyes (Long‑term substitute teacher, 03/02/2026–04/10/2026), Carley Shipley (Paraprofessional, effective 03/09/2026), David Vinje (Junior Varsity Softball Coach, effective 02/26/2026), and Hannah Walsh (Paraprofessional, effective 03/02/2026).
The board also adopted resolutions to nonrenew probationary teachers Michelle Dunn and Raquel Schmitz. Additionally, the board voted to terminate two District Title staff members (Jo Ann Kocher and Bobbie Jo Johnson) "pending Federal Funding for the 2026‑27 school year," as recorded in the minutes. All personnel actions were recorded as approved on roll call.
