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Board approves new hires, mentors, club advisors and fall coaching staff

Barker Central School District Board of Education · July 2, 2025
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Summary

Trustees approved multiple personnel actions including full‑time probationary teacher appointments (school psychologist, physical education/FACS, special education), mentor stipends, club advisors, and the 2025 fall coaching roster; Rob Mucha was approved as Athletic Director for 2025–26.

The Board approved several personnel appointments during the meeting. Motions carried unanimously to appoint Karin Gelz as a full‑time probationary School Psychologist (probationary period Aug. 27, 2025–Aug. 26, 2029; MA30 Step 8, $61,415), Anna Wojtas as full‑time probationary Physical Education/FACS teacher (Aug. 27, 2025–Aug. 26, 2029; BA Step 1, $44,132), and Deborah Lingle as full‑time probationary Special Education teacher (Aug. 27, 2025–Aug. 26, 2029; MA30 Step 12, $68,387). The Board also approved mentor stipends, club advisor appointments, lifeguard rosters at $18/hour and student nurse placements.

In athletics staffing, the Board confirmed Rob Mucha as Athletic Director for 2025–26 and approved the fall coaching slate, including Bill Bruning as Head Varsity Football and Lee Dillenbeck as Varsity Girls Soccer coach, among others. All personnel motions were approved with a 7–0 vote.

Board members congratulated incoming staff and emphasized the rigorous interview process and mentorship supports planned for new teachers, including a two‑day orientation in August.