The minutes of the September 14, 2026, Regular School Board Meeting, the September 28, 2026, Work Session, and the October 3, 2026, Executive Session are presented for approval.

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The Administration recommends approval of the following employee requests:   
Resignation
Cassandra Banderas, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective September 13, 2026
Abgail Bergdorff, Title 1 Assistant, Miller, effective July 29, 2026
Kaitlyn Blair, Nurse, All Buildings, effective August 27, 2026
Bailey Burns, Paraprofessional, Murdock, effective September 9, 2026
Elizabeth Butler, Recess/Lunch Supervisor, Miller, effective September 3, 2026
Louise Condron, Paraprofessional, Earhart, effective September 17, 2026
Sandra Cunningham, SLP, Sunnyside, effective October 2, 2026
Jasmine Czalbowski, Title I, Glen Acres, effective August 11, 2022
Beau DeVoss, Recess & Lunch Supervisor, OES, effective July 28, 2026
Caitlyn DeVoss, Paraprofessional, Earhart, effective September 11, 2026
Debbie Evans, Lunch & Recess Supervisor, OES, September 10, 2026
Lorita Goodwin-Clemmons, Job Coach, JHS, effective August 5, 2026
Carol Huffman, Bus Driver, Transportation, effective September 4, 2026
Sam Jensen, Color Guard Co-Director, JHS, effective September 1, 2026
Joe Johnson Jr, Cafe & Lunch Supervisor, Miller, effective August 6, 2026
Johanna Lopez, Title I Aide, Murdock, effective August 26, 2026
Keygan Martin, ISS Asst, TJHS, effective July 23, 2026
Rick Mitchell, Recess & Cafe Supervisor, Miami, effective September 14, 2026
Brooke Pirtle, Paraprofessional, Vinton, effective July 15, 2026
Kathy Polen Korty, Library Aide, OES, effective September 22, 2026
Blakely Pruett, Custodian, Sunnyside, effective September 25, 2026
Ashton Robertson, Paraprofessional, Vinton, effective July 25, 2026
Sarah Swanson, Band Office Asst, TJHS, effective October 2, 2026
Iesha Upshaw, Paraprofessional, Earhart, effective August 24, 2026

Termination 
Tiera Barrett, Girls Volleyball Coach, TJHS, effective August 1, 2026
Kaleb McClannen, Football Coach, TJHS, effective August 1, 2026
Chris Moser, Music Asst, JHS, effective September 11, 2026
Jonathan Phillips, Unified Track Coach, JHS, effective July 13, 2026
Alexandria Stoker, Behavior Facilitator, Learning Center, effective September 23, 2026
Kelon Williams, Wrestling Coach, TJHS, effective August 1, 2026
Kelon Williams, Track Coach, TJHS, effective August 1, 2026
Kelon Williams, Football Coach, TJHS, effective August 1, 2026

Retirement  Employment 
Chuck Ave, Girls Golf Coach, JHS (replacement)
Brandon Banta, Bus Mechanic, Transportation (replacement)
Amani Byrd, Title I Aide, Miller (new)
Michael Cardwell, Custodian, Hiatt (replacement)
Noah Daniel, Recess/Cafe Supervisor, OES (replacement)
Jamie Dillard, Recess Supervisor, Glen Acres (replacement)
Theo Dulcice, FOCUS Program, Murdock (new)
Anna Etherington, Dispatch, Transportation (replacement)
Anna Etherington, Routing Coordinator, Transportation (replacement)
Claire Fowler, FOCUS Program, Murdock (new) 
Rhonda Friend, Recess/Cafe Supervisor, OES (replacement)
Marquia Harris, Paraprofessional, Murdock (replacement)
Deanna Hershberger, ISS Asst, TJHS (replacement/change in wages)
Nolan Klutze, Computer Technician, Technology (replacement)
Saida Martinez, Lunch Supervisor, Sunnyside (replacement)
Briana Melton, Recess/Lunch Supervisor, Miller (replacement)
Ben Miller, Robotics Coach, JHS (new)
Kristina Mirick, Interventionist, Lafayette Christian (new)
Christina Molina, Interventionist, Central Catholic (new)
Erin Nichols, Music Sectionalist, JHS (new)
Clayton Richard, Football Coach, TJHS (new)
Noah Ringstrom, Computer Technician, Technology (replacement)
Hylinn Row, Recess Supervision, Glen Acres (new)
Dahlia Vera, Nurse, Earhart (replacement)

Conflict of Interest
Ana Ave, ECE Director, Linnwood, spouse of Charles Ave, Golf Coach, JHS 
Mauri Byrd, Cafe/Recess Supervisor Miller, Parent of Amani Byrd, Title 1 Aide, Miller 
Marquia Harris, Paraprofessional, Murdock, Sibling of Marquita Harris, Library Aide, Murdock
Mikesha Row, Building Nurse, Glen Acres, parent of Hylinn Row, Recess Supervisor, Glen Acres 
Noah Ringstrom, Computer Technician, Technology, sibling of Abigail Ringstrom, Teacher, Earhart
Noah Ringstrom, Computer Technician, Technology, child of Michelle Ringstrom, Teacher, JHS

 
 

The following donations were received during the month of August 2026:
Jefferson HS Extra-Curricular programs received monetary donations totaling: 1,000.00. A summary of clubs receiving the funds and complete list of donors.
                                Summary of Jeff HS donations:
It’s My Closet-                   $500.00                 Carlynn Smith
Special Education-            $500.00                 Carlynn Smith
 

The Administration recommends approval of the vendor claims and ratification of payrolls.