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Laurens board extends counselor's probation, approves substitutes and summer hires
Summary
The board extended School Counselor Ross Gardner's probation through Aug. 31, 2027, appointed Alison Halstead as a non‑certified substitute ($105/day) and approved summer custodial hires and additional substitutes; most motions passed 5–0–0.
The Laurens Board of Education approved an extension of the probationary period for School Counselor Ross Gardner by one year, extending his probation to August 31, 2027. The motion to extend the probationary period was made by T. Francisco and seconded by G. Murello; the minutes record the vote as 5–0–0.
The board also approved personnel appointments including Alison Halstead as a non‑certified substitute teacher for the 2025–26 school year at a daily rate of $105.00. Summer help hires were recorded for the 2026–27 season: Jackie Tate as a summer cleaner at $19.22 per hour and Beth West as a summer cleaner at $19.90 per hour; the minutes further list substitute appointments for Erica Leeson and Ashley Handville (non‑certified substitute teacher roles) and Christopher Bayne as a substitute food service helper (retroactive to March 30, 2026).
