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Board accepts several long-serving staff retirements and approves new hires and leaves

Marion Center Area School Board · April 14, 2025
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Summary

The board accepted multiple retirements under an MCAEA MOU (including staff with service from 14 to 36 years), approved Dr. Lindsay Parks as school physician ($2,500 retainer), hired a staff accountant at $55,000, and approved several leaves and substitute additions.

Marion Center Area School Board on April 14 accepted a string of retirements under a revised MCAEA retirement memorandum of understanding. Those listed included Sandra Watkins (36 years, Learning Support), Regina Horwat (24 years, Guidance), Michele Pearce (33 years, Guidance), Jeremy Cattau (32 years, Agriculture), Pamela Martz (28 years, Elementary Education) and Howard Cattau (27 years, Agriculture). The board recorded acceptance of these retirements by unanimous vote.

The board approved hiring Shannon Dusack as a staff accountant at a salary of $55,000 and approved Dr. Lindsay Parks to serve as the district's school physician at a $2,500 retainer for 2025–2026. The board also approved several leaves (educational and maternity), added named substitutes and added Dennis Richards to the contracted bus driver list. All personnel actions were approved Aye:8 Nay:0 Abstain:0 Absent:1.