August 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

Description:  The BOE received a thank-you card from Janet Foss-Feuerback retirement gift and reception. We also received school supply donations from WQAD, The Backpack Group, and The Vietnam Veterans of America. 

Description:  At this time The Board of Education will provide a period for public comment to hear the views of the community. This is a time for the Board to listen; members will not engage in dialogue or respond to comments during the public meeting. Time allowed will be limited to three minutes for each individual, unless waived by the President. All individuals who wish to address the Board of Education must sign up in advance. The President may limit the opportunity to address the Board in cases where a person has previously addressed the Board on the same or related subject. Issues brought to the Board prior to being channeled through the proper chain of command will be referred back to the appropriate level.

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Description:  Francis Cantu has submitted a letter of intent to retire from her custodial maintenance position at the Early Learning Center, effective August 31, 2026. Ms. Cantu will retire with 28 years of district service.

Description:  Ryan Gonzalez has been employed as associate principal at Ridgewood Elementary, effective July 20, 2026.

Rachel Lacy has been employed as elementary principal at Ridgewood Elementary, effective July 20, 2026.

Description:  Kendra Caulkins has been employed as a grade 5 teacher at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Mindy King has been employed as the district special education coordinator, effective July 20, 2026.

Traci Snider has been employed as a special education teacher at Wells Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Crystal Ramirez has been employed as a grade 3 teacher at Wells Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Amanda Hollingsworth has been employed as a kindergarten teacher at Hillcrest Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Abbigail Davis has been employed as a grade 3 teacher at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

John Mahlo has been employed as a grade 5 teacher at Ridgewood Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Michelle Rangel has been employed as a Spanish TBE teacher at Glenview Middle School, effective August 10, 2026.

Essence Myers has been employed as a grade 3 teacher at Hillcrest Elementary, effective January 15, 2027.

Nywe Win has been employed as a kindergarten teacher at Ridgewood Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Description:  Arianna Luna has been employed as an instructional aide at the Early Learning Center, effective August 10, 2026.

Kaden Holesinger has been employed as the assistant football coach at Glenview Middle School, effective August 10, 2026.

Luz Ramirez has been employed as the secretary at Ridgewood Elementary, effective July 20, 2026.

Jaimie Brunner has been employed as an instructional aide at the Early Learning Center, effective August 17, 2026.

Rebecca Paxton-Ellis has been employed as a 2.5 hour playground aide at Wells Elementary and a 4 hour bus monitor, effective August 12, 2026.

Traci Casey-Rocillo has been employed as a 4 hour bus driver and a 2.5 hour playground aide at Ridgewood Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Amal Talhaoui has been employed as a 2.5 hour playground aide at Wells Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Dakota Harrington has been employed as a crossing guard at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Joseph Ross has been employed as a technology support specialist, effective July 13, 2026.

Carissa Byrd has been employed as a 2.5 hour playground aide at Hillcrest Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Laura Sanders has been employed as an office/library aide for Bowlesburg Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Marcus Harrington has been employed as a 2.5 hour playground aide and crossing guard at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Deborah Quist has been employed as a 5.75 hour kitchen worker at Glenview South, effective August 12, 2026.

Christina Roland has been employed as a special education instructional aide at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Aimee Hoyt has been employed as a 2.5 hour playground aide at Ridgewood Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Mariana Jaramillo has been employed as a parent mentoring coordinator and playground aide at Hillcrest Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Deepti Bhawsar has been employed as a special education instructional aide at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Leanna Pierce has been employed as a 2.5 hour playground aide at Ridgewood Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Izabel Lyle has been employed as a 4-hour bus driver, effective August 12, 2026.

Diana Montemayor has been employed as a crossing guard and cafeteria aide at Glenview Middle School, effective August 12, 2026.

Lori Waldbusser has been employed as a 2.5 hour playground aide at Ridgewood Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Laterica Golden has been employed as a special education instructional aide at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Samantha Rosales has been employed as a part time administrative assistant for Transportation, effective August 10, 2026.

Isabella Dawson has been employed as a crossing guard at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Evan Womack has been employed as a 4-hour bus monitor, effective August 12, 2026.

Jeremy Grumadas has been employed as a 2.5 hour playground aide at Ridgewood Elementary, effective August 12, 2026.

Jennifer Arp has been employed as a 4 hour bus driver and a floating playground aide, effective August 26, 2026.

Cinnamon Fouse has been employed as an instructional aide at the Early Learning Center, effective August 18, 2026.

Kristyona Villagomez has been employed as a special education instructional aide at Hillcrest Elementary, effective August 17, 2026.

Karen Gentry has been employed as a special education instructional aide at Wells Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Shanti Miranda has been employed as a bilingual instructional aide at Ridgewood Elementary, effective August 10, 2026.

Yuri Serrano has been employed as a 4 hour bus monitor, effective August 24, 2026.

Description:  Mary Peterson has resigned from her position as elementary principal at Ridgewood Elementary, effective June 24, 2026.

Description:  Dawn Williams has resigned from her position as a teacher at Hillcrest Elementary, effective June 23, 2026.

Ellen Thorndyke has resigned from her teaching position at Ridgewood Elementary, effective June 26, 2026.

McKee Jackson has resigned from her teaching position at Ridgewood Elementary, effective July 7, 2026.

Megan Harbor has resigned from her teaching position at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective July 10, 2026.

Amy Johnson has resigned from her teaching position at Hillcrest Elementary, effective July 10, 2026.

Hector Mejorano Garzon has resigned from his teaching position at Hillcrest Elementary, effective August 4, 2026.

Description:  Maria Alba has resigned from her instructional aide position at Glenview Middle School, effective June 22, 2026.

Robert Hamilton has resigned from his parent mentoring coordinator position at Glenview Middle School, effective May 29, 2026. 

Arlene Whitesitt has resigned from her instructional aide position at Bowlesburg Elementary, effective July 28, 2026.  

Jennifer Felsman-Dixon has resigned from her instructional aide position at Hillcrest Elementary, effective July 27, 2026.

Daviana Patterson has resigned from her instructional aide position at Glenview Middle School, effective August 6, 2026.

Cody Brewster has resigned from his 4 hour bus driving position, effective July 24, 2026.

Amy Stumphy has resigned from her 4 hour bus monitor position, effective June 25, 20.

Dawt Zi has resigned from her instructional aide position at the Early Learning Center, effective August 20, 2026,

Mary Anderson has resigned from her crossing guard position at Hillcrest Elementary, effective May 29, 2026.