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Detroit Lakes board records multiple resignations, retirements and new hires
Summary
The board approved a personnel agenda that recorded several resignations and retirements and appointed multiple teachers, coaches and staff, including the hiring of an Activities Director at $112,000 and several classroom hires effective in August 2026.
The Detroit Lakes School Board’s consent agenda on April 27 included an extensive personnel section documenting resignations, retirements, terminations, leaves and new appointments.
Resignations listed included Brian Deitchler (Middle School Behavior Interventionist, effective June 30, 2026), Caiden Edwards (Middle School Custodian, effective April 10, 2026), Kenny Hemenway (Rossman Custodian, effective April 15, 2026), Julie Smith (Rossman para, effective April 27, 2026), Jay Sorensen (ALC Independent Study Instructor, effective Aug. 1, 2026), and Heidi Voz (0.5 ALC Art Teacher, effective June 30, 2026). Fran Rethwisch was recorded as retiring from the ECFE/School Readiness Coordinator and Parent Educator position effective June 30, 2026.
Appointments approved in the personnel list included Abby Becker (High School Administrative Assistant, $19.00/hour, 40 hours/week, effective March 30, 2026); Christina Bergeron (E‑Laker long-term substitute, $30/hour for 5 hours/week through May 22, 2026); Nelaina Daggett (Rossman Special Education Teacher, BA+40 Step 2, contract amount $54,432/year, effective Aug. 25, 2026); Jay DeCann (Activities Director, $112,000/year, 230 days, effective July 1, 2026); and multiple classroom hires and coaches with contract steps and seasonal pay rates as listed in the personnel packet. The personnel section also recorded a sixth-period pay request for High School Chemistry Teacher Lisa Ito, a leave request for Jean Alder (April 2–30, 2026), and terminations for Rachael Anderson and Sueann Lee.
