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Jacksonville SD 117 approves dozens of personnel actions, hires and resignations
Summary
The board approved a broad personnel slate including multiple resignations, the retirement of a special education paraprofessional, numerous licensed and classified hires, long‑term substitutes, volunteers, and leaves of absence at the Aug. 27 meeting.
Following return from closed session, the board approved the Personnel Recommendations as presented. The minutes list multiple resignations (for example, Mark Grounds, Assistant Boys Track Coach, effective July 24, 2025) and retirements (for example, Vera Dixon, Special Education Paraprofessional, effective Sept. 5, 2025).
The board approved licensed hires including Jesse Bonds (Pre‑K Teacher, BA/Step 10: $54,829/year) and Amie Sims (Math Teacher, MA/Step 1: $51,691/year), numerous classified hires (paraprofessionals, food service workers, noon supervisors, bus monitor), long‑term substitutes for the 2025‑26 school year, and volunteer appointments. The minutes also record leaves of absence and salary reconciliations.
The motion to approve the personnel slate passed unanimously; the minutes record that the board approved the recommendations as presented without listing further edits to individual items.
