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Board approves personnel changes, including hire of Executive Director Lewis and incoming Spanish teacher

Hononegah Community High School District 207 Board of Education · April 15, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved retirements, resignations and multiple hires including Caridad Salinas (World Language Spanish teacher 2026–27) and Billy Lewis as Executive Director of Strategy, Continuous Improvement, and Human Resources for 2026–27.

The Board approved personnel actions discussed in closed session and reported in open session. Notable items included retirements (Kathleen Eckmann, associate principal, effective June 30, 2030 as listed), a paraprofessional resignation effective May 12, 2026 (Vicki Jack), and new hires such as Caridad Salinas for a 1.0 FTE World Language Spanish position for 2026–27. The Board also approved the employment of Billy Lewis as Executive Director of Strategy, Continuous Improvement, and Human Resources for the 2026–27 school year.

Motion to approve the personnel slate passed on a unanimous roll call (Ballard, Flohr, Geddeis, Haab, Kurlinkus, Lewis, Schoepski). The personnel listing also included certified and support staff recalls, FTE changes, substitute approvals and volunteer clearances as recorded in the personnel section of the minutes.