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Board accepts two resignations and approves several teaching hires
Summary
The board accepted resignations from Julia Fisher (Prairie View 0.2 grade teacher) and Kirsten Kanoff (director of human resources) and approved hires including Holly Adams (kindergarten), Shelly Meine (middle‑school special education), Sarah Lewerke (choir director), Stacy Dennis (high‑school art) and Noah Nielsen (high‑school special education).
The board voted to accept two resignations and approved a slate of certified hires to fill classroom vacancies ahead of the school year. The accepted resignations were documented in letters: Julia Fisher resigned effective immediately from a 0.2 grade teacher position at Prairie View Elementary, and a separate letter from Kirsten Kanoff notified the board of her resignation as director of human resources effective Aug. 14.
Administration presented multiple hiring recommendations after multi‑stage recruitment processes. The board approved hiring Holly Adams for five‑year‑old kindergarten; Shelly Meine for middle‑school special education (noted as having 17 years of experience and a master's in special education); Sarah Lewerke for choir; Stacy Dennis for high‑school art; and Noah Nielsen for high‑school special education.
During discussion, a board member asked about the district’s process for including parent representatives on interview panels; administrators said participation varies by position and boosters or principals often determine when parent representatives are invited.
