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Amboy CUSD #272 accepts resignation and approves multiple hires, coach appointment and contract renewals
Summary
The board accepted the resignation of high school English teacher Melanie Kopriva (effective end of 2024–25) and approved hires including van drivers and a junior-high girls track coach; one board member abstained with a conflict on the hiring motion.
The board accepted the resignation of Melanie Kopriva as English teacher at the high school, effective at the conclusion of the 2024–2025 school year. The motion was made by Mandy Powers and seconded by Nick Brokaw and carried with six yeas and one absence recorded.
Separately, the board approved multiple personnel hires (pending successful criminal background checks and required licensure): Kim Atherton and Jacob Riley as van drivers; Brenda Deery as van driver and aide; Dennis Yocum as substitute bus driver (effective March 12, 2025); Erica Boyle as junior-high girls track coach; summer workers; tenure contracts to probationary teachers; contract renewals for tenured and non-tenured teachers; and contract renewals for support staff. The personnel hiring motion was made by Elsa Payne and seconded by Drew Montavon; the motion Passed with five yeas, one abstention recorded as 'Abstain (With Conflict)' by Mandy Powers, and one absence (Nichole Stenzel).
