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Board approves hires, summer interns and a $2,500 safety coordinator stipend; names new elementary principal
Summary
The board approved multiple personnel actions: hires and resignations, creation of two summer technology intern positions, authorization of ESS contractor hours, a $2,500 stipend for a Safety Coordinator, and the hire of Ashley Shappell as elementary principal at a prorated $85,000 salary beginning Aug. 1, 2026.
The board took several personnel actions at the May 27 meeting. It authorized a $2,500 stipend for a Safety Coordinator for 2026–27 to ensure Act 55 compliance and to coordinate emergency operations and safety training. The motion was approved on a roll call vote.
The board approved new hires and personnel changes: Emilee Bondura was hired as a part‑time paraprofessional effective June 5, 2026 at $15.63 per hour (pending clearances). The board also added Jesse White to the as‑needed ESY paraprofessional list and approved the creation of two summer Technology Intern positions (June 1–Aug. 1, 2026) at $10/hour, hiring Luke Gretsky, Connor L. Gretsky and C. Yeager for those intern roles. The district authorized ESS contractor Marissa M. McGovern on an as‑needed, part‑time basis at $20/hour to review job duties and training.
On the administrative hire list, the board approved the recommendation to hire Ms. Ashley Shappell as Elementary Principal, subject to assignment, at a prorated salary of $85,000 beginning Aug. 1, 2026. The board congratulated Shappell after the vote and she thanked the board for their support. The minutes also record a rescinded job offer to Gabriella Brode (effective March 25, 2026) and acceptance of other resignations and job‑status corrections.
