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District to hire Kate Jaffie as Ponderosa High School counselor for 2026–27
Summary
The board approved employment of Kate Jaffie as Ponderosa High School's counselor beginning the first day of the 2026–2027 school year; administrators cited her prior work at Flagstaff High School and background in psychology and mental health support.
The board approved the employment of Kate Jaffie to serve as Ponderosa High School counselor starting the first day of the 2026–2027 school year. Chief Education Officer Dave Dirksen said Ms. Jaffie completed all application steps and Mr. Hauer described her credentials, noting previous service at Flagstaff High School and a background in psychology and mental health supports.
Mr. Hauer and Mr. Dirksen said the hire would provide additional counseling resources for students. The approval was recorded during action items at the April 1 meeting; the minutes do not list a roll-call vote breakdown.
