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Board approves consent calendar including multiple hires, a staffing change and a retirement

Minnewaska Area Schools Board of Education · April 20, 2026
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Summary

The board approved a consent calendar of personnel actions that included new hires (Kaitlyn Bakken, Emily Britton and others), a status change for Sarah Traphagen, resignations, and the retirement of Richard Bond effective June 30, 2026.

On April 20 the Minnewaska Area Schools Board approved a consent calendar that listed multiple personnel actions. New hires include Kaitlyn Bakken (.5 Preschool/.5 K–3 intervention teacher, MA Step 1, effective Aug. 24, 2026) and Emily Britton (Special Education Teacher, BS Step 3, effective Aug. 17, 2026). The consent calendar also recorded a change of status for Sarah Traphagen (from Child Care Coordinator to Preschool Teacher, effective Aug. 24, 2026), several resignations and the retirement of Richard Bond effective June 30, 2026.

The motion to approve the consent calendar was made by Zavadil and seconded by Lagred. The minutes list the affected positions, steps and effective dates but do not attach additional conditions or post-approval reporting requirements in the record.