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Montour board approves multiple staff hires, substitutes, extra‑curricular appointments and leaves
Summary
The board approved several professional and support staff hires and long‑term substitutes (effective Aug. 18, 2025), extra‑curricular appointments and stipends, mentor teachers, status changes, leaves of absence, and recorded retirements.
The Montour School District Board approved an extensive personnel slate on Aug. 21 covering professional hires, substitute appointments, extra‑curricular roles, mentor teacher placements, changes of status, leaves, and retirements.
Notable items include approval of Alyssa Henry (DEW) and Meghan Hendricks (MHS) as long‑term substitutes effective Aug. 18, 2025, with daily pay of $150; Ireland Kennedy (MES) approved as a teacher effective Aug. 18, 2025 with salary $53,975 (B, Step 1); and several transportation substitutes approved at $26.37/hour. Extra‑curricular appointments included Matt Gerst as Head Varsity Track and Field Coach at a $5,900 stipend and multiple Saturday detention facilitators at $43.52/hour. Mentor teacher appointments and contractual stipend amounts were recorded, and retirements were listed for Daniel Evans (DEW teacher, effective 11/1/25) and Eric Sparkenbaugh (Assistant Superintendent, date TBD).
The board also approved Memoranda of Understanding with the Montour Education Association covering virtual instruction and flag football for 2025–26. The personnel motion passed on a roll call with the board recording two abstentions where noted for conflicts on specific appointees.
