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New principal introduced; district reports several hires and remaining vacancies

Granton Area School District Board of Education · July 14, 2025
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Summary

Principal Joshua Zahl introduced himself and the superintendent reported hires including Josh Zahl (4K–12 principal), Madelyn Nelson (6th grade) and Taylor Rundhaug (2nd grade); several positions remain open, including elementary special education and athletic director.

Principal Joshua (Josh) Zahl formally introduced himself and his family at the July 14 board meeting and summarized immediate personnel work such as interviews for kindergarten teacher and administrative assistant roles.

"Mr. Zahl introduced himself and his family," the minutes note. In the superintendent's report, Nancy Popp said the district has hired Josh Zahl as the 4K–12 principal, Madelyn Nelson as a 6th-grade teacher and Taylor Rundhaug as a 2nd-grade teacher. Popp said the district is still seeking a kindergarten teacher, an elementary special education teacher, a music teacher, an athletic director and bus drivers.

Administrators reported ongoing interviews for the remaining openings and said food service interviews would be scheduled that week. The minutes record no formal personnel actions taken in open session; specific personnel discussions were moved into executive session under state law.