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Turkeyfoot Valley board accepts Karen Hoover's retirement and hires Thomas Podpora as interim special education coordinator
Summary
The board acknowledged the retirement of secondary special education teacher Karen Hoover (effective Jan. 14, 2026) and approved hiring Thomas Podpora as interim Special Education Coordinator and Assistant Principal from Jan. 26 through June 30 at a prorated salary based on $100,000.
The Turkeyfoot Valley Area School District board acknowledged the resignation of Karen Hoover as a secondary special education teacher, effective Jan. 14, 2026, citing retirement. Director Nathan Enos moved the acknowledgment and Director Dean Hay seconded; the minutes record a unanimous vote.
The board also approved hiring Thomas Podpora as Interim Special Education Coordinator and Assistant Principal effective Jan. 26, 2026, through June 30, 2026, contingent on required clearances. Compensation was set as a prorated amount based on a $100,000 annual salary; the minutes state that individual medical insurance coverage is to be paid for by the interim employee through payroll deduction. Director Gerald Conn moved the hire and Director Nathan Enos seconded; the motion passed unanimously.
The minutes do not include additional discussion about recruitment alternatives, candidate qualifications beyond the title, or whether the interim appointment will be posted for permanent consideration.
