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Board hires Erin Barnes as business/IT teacher and approves supplemental coaches

Towanda Area School District Board of Education · August 10, 2026
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Summary

The board approved hiring Erin Barnes as Elementary Business Computer Information Technology teacher at $71,613, effective Aug. 18, 2026, and confirmed three supplemental coaching/advising appointments with specified stipends.

The Towanda Area School District board unanimously approved the employment of Erin Barnes as Elementary Business Computer Information Technology teacher, effective Aug. 18, 2026, at an annual salary of $71,613. The board recorded that Barnes is replacing C. Orshal.

In the same motion the board approved supplemental staff hires: Brandon Dinelli as junior-high football coach (effective Aug. 4, 2026; $3,075), Britni Santee as assistant girls soccer coach (effective July 23, 2026; $4,717), and Shamyrah Baker as Band Front Advisor (K-Dettes) (effective July 15, 2026; $2,767). Ashley Popovich moved the employment approvals, and Mark Vail seconded; the minutes show the vote was 6 yes, 0 no, 0 abstain, 3 absent.

The hires were recorded at the Aug. 10 work session and are pending completion of required documentation.

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