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Whitehall board approves multiple hires and rehires, including two principal reappointments
Summary
The board approved hiring Miranda Murray (paraprofessional), Lori Wells (substitute), Kayla Hay (21st Century staff), Scarlett Malcolm (middle‑school English), Brody Prewitt (custodial assistant), and rehired principals Curtis Ponik and Jason Slater; recommendations emphasized candidate fit and instructional leadership.
The board approved several personnel actions during the meeting. Motions passed to hire Miranda Murray as an elementary paraprofessional, add Lori Wells to the substitute list, hire Kayla Hay for the 21st Century after‑school program, hire Scarlett Malcolm as a middle‑school English teacher, and hire Brody Prewitt as a part‑time custodial assistant; the board also voted to rehire Curtis Ponik as elementary principal and Jason Slater as 6–12 principal.
Jason Slater, speaking about Scarlett Malcolm, cited references and fit: "She is the best of the graduating class and whoever gets her will be so lucky," he said, noting her desire to teach in Montana and positive references. Board motions were made and seconded for each personnel item and recorded as passed.
