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Center Cass SD 66 board approves interim co-principals for Elizabeth Ide
Summary
The Center Cass SD 66 Board of Education voted unanimously July 15 to approve Mark Pagel and Laura Gilmartin as interim co-principals of Elizabeth Ide for the 2025–26 school year, following the principal's July resignation.
The Center Cass SD 66 Board of Education on July 15 approved Mark Pagel and Laura Gilmartin as interim co-principals of Elizabeth Ide Elementary for the 2025–26 school year.
Superintendent Dr. Wise described the post-July resignation search and said the interview panel — which included Board Vice President Tiffany Watson, Dr. Liles, Dr. Rhoads and the Elizabeth Ide building leadership team — recommended the two candidates. "Dr. Wise recommended Mr. Mark Pagel and Mrs. Laura Gilmartin to be Ide Co-Principals for the 25-26 school year," the record states. Tiffany Watson moved to approve the recommendation; Adam Sage seconded. The motion passed 5–0 with two members absent.
The board recorded attendance at the meeting as: Brian Liedtke (present), Adam Sage (present), Darren Spiegel (present), Tiffany Watson (present), Doug Wiley (present); Steve Dlugo and Megan DuPass were absent. No public speakers were scheduled for this special meeting. The approved action is limited to the 2025–2026 school year and the minutes do not specify additional details such as contract length, start date beyond the school year, or compensation changes.
The board's vote was recorded in the meeting minutes as: "Motion to approve Mark Pagel and Laura Gilmartin as Interim Principals of Elizabeth Ide for the 2025-2026 School Year." The motion was made by Tiffany Watson and seconded by Adam Sage and was recorded as Passed (Yea: 5, Nay: 0, Absent: 2).
