ITEM NUMBER: 8.B.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 05/04/2026
- Prepared By:
- John Lustig
Item Type:
Subject:
Personnel
Background:
APPOINTMENTS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Polly Olthoff - ABE Distance Learning Program Supervisor at Lincoln Community Center beginning July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, 12-month, Non-affiliated, 240-day work year position with an annual salary of $66,220.80. She will be eligible for Category III benefits.
APPOINTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Tristin Doster - Full-time (1.00 FTE) 4th Grade Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School beginning August 24, 2026, training August 11, 2026. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule, contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Benjamin Edwards - Full-time (1.00 FTE) Spanish Teacher at West High School beginning August 24, 2026. He will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Megan Geraets - Full-time (1.00 FTE) Science Teacher at West High School beginning August 24, 2026. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jessica Harder - Full-time (1.00 FTE) Kindergarten Teacher at Franklin Elementary School beginning August 24, 2026, training August 11, 2026. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule, contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Roisin Haslam - Full-time (1.00 FTE) 3rd Grade Teacher at Monroe Elementary School beginning August 24, 2026, training August 11, 2026. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule, contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Eric Kehoe - Full-time (1.00 FTE) Science Teacher at West High School beginning August 24, 2026, training July 1, 2026. He will be placed at step 10 of the M+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Liv Musel-Staloch - ABE Teacher with the Adult Basic Education Program for 769 annual hours (0.53 FTE) beginning July 1, 2026. She will be placed at step 10 of the Bachelor’s Lane on the ABE Teacher salary schedule.
Emma Portner - Change in assignment from 5th Grade Teacher to 2nd Grade Teacher at Bridges Community School beginning August 24, 2026, training August 11, 2026.
The following will be teachers in the Camp Ignite Summer Program for 4.5 hours per day/4 days per week (M-TH) beginning July 6 and ending July 30, 2026. They will be compensated according to their placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Amy Bailey, Beth Baker, Kristin Baty, Daniel Blaisdell, Daniel Blasl, Amanda Bomstad, Cindy Borth, Gweneth Case, Adam Hanson, Cynthia Hashimoto, Jenna Helget, Sherry Imhoff, Amelia Jirak, Jessica Kelly, Jennifer Kluntz, Kristin Krusemark, Kayla Lewis, Kristen Lewis, Molly Lout, Michelle Modrow, Katherine Rux, Angela Sawatzky, Megan Schulz, Angela Sheldrup, Alysha Smook, Abby Steffensmeier, Jeremy Steffensmeier, Gina Vanslow, Kyle Vanslow, Parker Winning
APPOINTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Bree Barden - ACES Child Care Associate at Franklin Elementary School for up to 20 hours per week beginning May 4, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.00 per hour.
Everett Ehlers - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute at Washington Elementary School on an on-call basis beginning May 4, 2026. He will be compensated at the rate of $15.00 per hour.
Fatuma Hassen - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute on an on-call basis beginning May 4, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.00 per hour.
Sarah Heuer - Summer School Secretary with Camp Ignite for 5 hours per day/4 days a week (M-TH) beginning July 6 and ending July 30, 2026. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Sarah Jordan - Community Education Site Operations & Safety Associate at Lincoln Community Center for 10-15 hours per week beginning May 1, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
Akawye Nyigwo - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute on an on-call basis beginning May 4, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.00 per hour.
Amanda Robinson - Summer School Secretary with Camp Ignite for 5 hours per day/4 days a week (M-TH) beginning July 6 and ending July 30, 2026. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Isabelle Schimmel - Health & Wellness Paraeducator at SUN for 7 hours per day/3 days per week (M/W/F) beginning April 27, 2026. She will be placed at classification B22.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association.
Nora Sidwell - ACES Child Care Associate at Franklin Elementary School for up to 20 hours per week beginning May 5, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.00 per hour.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Emma Andries - Change in assignment from ACES Site Lead at Rosa Parks Elementary School to ACES Student Support Assistant Substitute on an on-call basis beginning May 1, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $17.00 per hour.
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Friday Gora - Special Education Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has requested unpaid leave for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Mary Kate Lewis - ABE Distance Learning Program Supervisor with the Adult Basic Education Program, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be July 3, 2026.
Liv Musel-Staloch - ABE ESL Program Specialist with the Adult Basic Education Program, has submitted a resignation in order to accept the ABE Teaching position. The last day for this assignment will be June 30, 2026.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Jordyn Lee - 5th Grade Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 26, 2026.
Emily Oberdeck - 5th Grade Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 26, 2026.
Polly Olthoff - ABE Teacher and Adult Basic Education Program Secretary with the Adult Basic Education Program, has submitted a resignation in order to accept the ABE Distance Learning Program Supervisor position. The last day for these assignments will be June 30, 2026.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Brooklyn Garvey - ACES Child Care Assistant at Bridges Community School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Ashlyn Guse - ACES Child Care Assistant and ACES Site Lead Substitute, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Nashira Johnson Willis - Second Cook at Jefferson Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Cindy Juberian - Second Cook at Roosevelt Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 12, 2026.
Macy Klejeski - ACES Child Care Assistant at Eagle Lake Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Dawn Kutil - Secretary to the Principal at Prairie Winds Middle School, has submitted a resignation for the purpose of retirement. The last day of employment will be June 30, 2026.
Kelsey Leonard - Non-Classroom Paraeducator at Washington Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day for this assignment will be May 18, 2026. She will continue as the Media Assistant at Washington Elementary School.
Madison Mattson - Student Success Coach at Bridges Community School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be April 23, 2026.
Piper Sandvik - Early Learning Classroom Aide at MAPS Center for Learning, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be April 27, 2026.
Diana Snow - Non-classroom Paraeducator and Special Education Paraeducator at Bridges Community School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Danielle Steckler - Early Learning Classroom Aide and Early Learning Special Education Paraeducator at MAPS Center for Learning, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 1, 2026.
Celeste Thalhammer - ACES Student Support Assistant Substitute, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 5, 2026.
Marion Volk - Evening Custodian at East High School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be April 28, 2026.
Polly Olthoff - ABE Distance Learning Program Supervisor at Lincoln Community Center beginning July 1, 2026. This is a full-time, 12-month, Non-affiliated, 240-day work year position with an annual salary of $66,220.80. She will be eligible for Category III benefits.
APPOINTMENTS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Tristin Doster - Full-time (1.00 FTE) 4th Grade Teacher at Eagle Lake Elementary School beginning August 24, 2026, training August 11, 2026. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule, contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Benjamin Edwards - Full-time (1.00 FTE) Spanish Teacher at West High School beginning August 24, 2026. He will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Megan Geraets - Full-time (1.00 FTE) Science Teacher at West High School beginning August 24, 2026. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Jessica Harder - Full-time (1.00 FTE) Kindergarten Teacher at Franklin Elementary School beginning August 24, 2026, training August 11, 2026. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule, contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Roisin Haslam - Full-time (1.00 FTE) 3rd Grade Teacher at Monroe Elementary School beginning August 24, 2026, training August 11, 2026. She will be placed at step 1 of the B lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule, contingent upon obtaining licensure.
Eric Kehoe - Full-time (1.00 FTE) Science Teacher at West High School beginning August 24, 2026, training July 1, 2026. He will be placed at step 10 of the M+30 lane on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Liv Musel-Staloch - ABE Teacher with the Adult Basic Education Program for 769 annual hours (0.53 FTE) beginning July 1, 2026. She will be placed at step 10 of the Bachelor’s Lane on the ABE Teacher salary schedule.
Emma Portner - Change in assignment from 5th Grade Teacher to 2nd Grade Teacher at Bridges Community School beginning August 24, 2026, training August 11, 2026.
The following will be teachers in the Camp Ignite Summer Program for 4.5 hours per day/4 days per week (M-TH) beginning July 6 and ending July 30, 2026. They will be compensated according to their placement on the Teachers Association salary schedule.
Amy Bailey, Beth Baker, Kristin Baty, Daniel Blaisdell, Daniel Blasl, Amanda Bomstad, Cindy Borth, Gweneth Case, Adam Hanson, Cynthia Hashimoto, Jenna Helget, Sherry Imhoff, Amelia Jirak, Jessica Kelly, Jennifer Kluntz, Kristin Krusemark, Kayla Lewis, Kristen Lewis, Molly Lout, Michelle Modrow, Katherine Rux, Angela Sawatzky, Megan Schulz, Angela Sheldrup, Alysha Smook, Abby Steffensmeier, Jeremy Steffensmeier, Gina Vanslow, Kyle Vanslow, Parker Winning
APPOINTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Bree Barden - ACES Child Care Associate at Franklin Elementary School for up to 20 hours per week beginning May 4, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.00 per hour.
Everett Ehlers - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute at Washington Elementary School on an on-call basis beginning May 4, 2026. He will be compensated at the rate of $15.00 per hour.
Fatuma Hassen - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute on an on-call basis beginning May 4, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.00 per hour.
Sarah Heuer - Summer School Secretary with Camp Ignite for 5 hours per day/4 days a week (M-TH) beginning July 6 and ending July 30, 2026. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Sarah Jordan - Community Education Site Operations & Safety Associate at Lincoln Community Center for 10-15 hours per week beginning May 1, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $12.00 per hour.
Akawye Nyigwo - ACES Child Care Assistant Substitute on an on-call basis beginning May 4, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $15.00 per hour.
Amanda Robinson - Summer School Secretary with Camp Ignite for 5 hours per day/4 days a week (M-TH) beginning July 6 and ending July 30, 2026. She will be compensated according to her placement on the Educational Secretaries Association salary schedule.
Isabelle Schimmel - Health & Wellness Paraeducator at SUN for 7 hours per day/3 days per week (M/W/F) beginning April 27, 2026. She will be placed at classification B22.5, step 1, in accordance with the agreement between the District and the Minnesota School Employee Association.
Nora Sidwell - ACES Child Care Associate at Franklin Elementary School for up to 20 hours per week beginning May 5, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $13.00 per hour.
CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Emma Andries - Change in assignment from ACES Site Lead at Rosa Parks Elementary School to ACES Student Support Assistant Substitute on an on-call basis beginning May 1, 2026. She will be compensated at the rate of $17.00 per hour.
REQUESTS FOR LEAVE (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Friday Gora - Special Education Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has requested unpaid leave for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-AFFILIATED)
Mary Kate Lewis - ABE Distance Learning Program Supervisor with the Adult Basic Education Program, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be July 3, 2026.
Liv Musel-Staloch - ABE ESL Program Specialist with the Adult Basic Education Program, has submitted a resignation in order to accept the ABE Teaching position. The last day for this assignment will be June 30, 2026.
RESIGNATIONS (INSTRUCTIONAL)
Jordyn Lee - 5th Grade Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 26, 2026.
Emily Oberdeck - 5th Grade Teacher at Rosa Parks Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 26, 2026.
Polly Olthoff - ABE Teacher and Adult Basic Education Program Secretary with the Adult Basic Education Program, has submitted a resignation in order to accept the ABE Distance Learning Program Supervisor position. The last day for these assignments will be June 30, 2026.
RESIGNATIONS (NON-INSTRUCTIONAL)
Brooklyn Garvey - ACES Child Care Assistant at Bridges Community School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Ashlyn Guse - ACES Child Care Assistant and ACES Site Lead Substitute, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Nashira Johnson Willis - Second Cook at Jefferson Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Cindy Juberian - Second Cook at Roosevelt Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 12, 2026.
Macy Klejeski - ACES Child Care Assistant at Eagle Lake Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Dawn Kutil - Secretary to the Principal at Prairie Winds Middle School, has submitted a resignation for the purpose of retirement. The last day of employment will be June 30, 2026.
Kelsey Leonard - Non-Classroom Paraeducator at Washington Elementary School, has submitted a resignation. The last day for this assignment will be May 18, 2026. She will continue as the Media Assistant at Washington Elementary School.
Madison Mattson - Student Success Coach at Bridges Community School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be April 23, 2026.
Piper Sandvik - Early Learning Classroom Aide at MAPS Center for Learning, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be April 27, 2026.
Diana Snow - Non-classroom Paraeducator and Special Education Paraeducator at Bridges Community School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 18, 2026.
Danielle Steckler - Early Learning Classroom Aide and Early Learning Special Education Paraeducator at MAPS Center for Learning, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 1, 2026.
Celeste Thalhammer - ACES Student Support Assistant Substitute, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be May 5, 2026.
Marion Volk - Evening Custodian at East High School, has submitted a resignation. The last day of employment will be April 28, 2026.
Recommended Action:
The Administration recommends the approval of the personnel items.