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Morton District 201 approves personnel report; administrative transfer, dozens of hires recorded
Summary
The board approved a large personnel report May 13 that includes the transfer of Mayra Barahona-Arroyo to Assistant Superintendent for Educational Programs (effective 07/01/2026), multiple certified and non-certified hires, summer employment lists, and recorded resignations and retirements.
The Board approved the Personnel Report as part of the May 13 action items. Member Jessica Jaramillo-Flores moved to approve the Personnel Report and Member Fernando Godinez seconded; the motion carried with Member Mark Kraft recorded as abstaining.
The minutes list an administrative transfer: "Mayra Barahona-Arroyo Assistant Superintendent for Educational Programs (transfer from Assistant Superintendent for Compliance and Accountability) Replacement for: Dr. Joshua McMahon Effective: 07/01/2026." The report further enumerates certified hires (for example, Erin Laxamana as a Special Education teacher and Katherine McDermott as a Special Education teacher), lead teacher assignments for the 2026–2027 school year across campuses, non-certified hires including custodial and food service staff, extensive lists of summer employees and ESY (Extended School Year) staff, and several resignations and a retirement (Kristina Cavanaugh, Executive Director of Safety and Alternative Programs, effective 06/30/2030 as listed).
The minutes record specific effective dates for many positions and identify replacements where applicable. The board recorded the Personnel Report vote: Ayes — Members Godinez, Jaramillo-Flores, Kelly, Murga, Pesek and Villarreal; Nays — none; Abstain — Member Kraft; Absent — Members Gallegos and Tomschin. The minutes present the staffing lists in full for administrative transparency and personnel records.
