Saint Croix Falls board approves two retirements; waives liquidated damages for principal

The Saint Croix Falls School District Board of Education on March 11 approved the retirements of two district employees and waived liquidated damages for the middle school principal.

Roni Schuler moved, and Tashina Raygor seconded, a motion "to approve the retirement of Paula Gudmunsen – Elementary Teacher, with thanks for her many years of service." The motion carried by majority voice vote; the minutes record all four voting yes. Later, Matthew Brice moved and Roni Schuler seconded a motion to approve the retirement of Darrell Imhoff, Middle School Principal, and to waive liquidated damages; that motion also carried by majority voice vote with all four members voting yes.

The actions were recorded during the board’s open session after the board had adjourned to and reconvened from an executive session earlier in the meeting. The minutes do not record any opposition or alternative motions, and they list the roll call attendance as Matthew Brice, Tashina Raygor, Roni Schuler and Brent McCurdy present and Steven Bont absent. The minutes also include signatures for Brent McCurdy, President, and Steven Bont, Clerk.

The retirements will affect staffing and routine district operations; the minutes do not specify effective dates for the retirements or any replacement hires.