Board OK's teacher hires

ODESSA — The School Board approved three teacher hires at a regular meeting Wednesday, May 22.

The Board unanimously agreed to hire Joshua Clark as a full-time third-grade teacher, Charlie King as a half-time kindergarten teacher and Kristen Sebesta as a half-time kindergarten teacher and half-time MTSS interventionist.

In other business, the Board scheduled a special meeting for noon Thursday, June 6 to approve a budget extension and a workshop at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 12 to plan for next school year.

Also approved was the hire of Lanae Carper as an assistant high school volleyball coach, a resolution delegating authority to the WIAA, a CASE grant for $40,000 for FFA and ag shop supplies, six $1,000 donations from local farmers for a new tractor and a capital project for security cameras and access control.

The Board also thanked departing staff members Sidney Sheer, Sandra Smith, Juli Weishaar and Larry Moffet for their years of service to the District.

Operations Supervisor Justin Parr said the District received an anonymous grant to replace furniture in the elementary school this summer. He said he’s concerned about community members spraying weeds on school property.

The School Board’s next regular meeting is at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 26.