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Board reviews administrative, maintenance and transportation position proposals
Summary
Administrators proposed nine operational hires (deans, principal for nontraditional services, HR recruiter, systems tech), a general maintenance position, additional bus drivers and a CDL trainer, and an expanded part‑time work‑based learning coordinator to support high schools.
Staff presented the board with administrative and operational position requests intended to support instruction and daily operations.
Kendall described nine requested administrative/operational positions, including a building principal for non‑traditional services (currently interim), two dean positions (one for Blue Ridge Technical Center and one for Leslie Fox Keiser), a history curriculum coordinator (split role), an HR generalist recruiter to focus on retention and hiring, a systems technician for cybersecurity needs, and a technical innovation coach to support multiple buildings. On facilities, Kendall proposed adding a general maintenance position so specialized technicians (HVAC, electricians) can focus on complex work. "We are looking to add to our bus drivers...and an 8 hour trainer to go alongside of that, to help support them through their CDL practices," Kendall said, describing a grow‑your‑own program for bus drivers.
Kendall also discussed converting a part‑time elementary bookkeeper position to full time or moving to an hourly part‑time pay scale that reflects experience. The board asked clarifying questions about shared services: a county HVAC technician provides some services to schools but reports to the county, an arrangement described as saving roughly $200,000 a year in combined parts and service.
