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Board accepts resignation, approves new teachers and coaches

YELLOW MEDICINE EAST ISD #2190 Board · June 8, 2026
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Summary

The board accepted the resignation of elementary teacher Leslie Knutson and approved employment of Shelby Louwagie (elementary teacher), Blake Nelson (JH football coach), and Holly Johnson-Partington (head volleyball coach); it also authorized hiring a District Assessment Coordinator.

The Yellow Medicine East School Board accepted the resignation of elementary teacher Leslie Knutson at its June 8 meeting. The action was recorded as a motion by Sonja Pederson, seconded by Abbey Richter, and carried.

The board approved employment of several instructional and coaching hires: Shelby Louwagie as an elementary teacher, Blake Nelson as junior high football coach, and Holly Johnson-Partington as head volleyball coach. The board also authorized the hiring of a District Assessment Coordinator to support district assessment responsibilities. Motions for these hires were recorded from board members including Abbey Richter and Ron Winter.