PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR BOARD APPROVAL MAY 10, 2021

CERTIFIED STAFF

APPOINTMENTS:
Please note: The following new appointments are pending completion of all certification requirements, citizenship,
and clearance on the state & FBI required background investigation. Final salaries are pending verification of
transcripts and employment verification.

Michael McGruder, Dean at Lombard Middle School, effective August 25, 2021.
$47,001.00, MA+0, Step 5.

Danielle Cano, Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at King Elementary School, effective July 19,
2021 through August 19, 2021.
$24.00 per hour.

Shannon King, Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at King Elementary School, effective July 19,
2021 through August 19, 2021.
$24.00 per hour.

Shalane Worden, Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at King Elementary School, effective July
19,2021 through August 19, 2021.
$24.00 per hour.

Breanna Bennett, Special Education Coordinator for the District, effective August 25, 2021.
(Replacing Luan Statham)
$60,802.00, MA+0, Step 15

Alyana Vogel, Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at King Elementary School, effective July 19
through August 19, 2021.
$24.00 per hour.

Melanie Kochersperger, Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at Steele Elementary School,

effective July 19-August 19, 2021.
$24.00 per hour.

Hannah Orrellana, Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective
July 19, 2021-August 19, 2021.
$24.00 per hour.

Michelle Golden, Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective July
19, 2021-August 19, 2021.
$24.00 per hour.

TRANSFERS/CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Julie Jordan, 5th grade Teacher at Lombard Middle School, transferring to Instructional
Interventionist at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective August 25, 2021. (New Position)
Luan Statham, Special Education Coordinator at Galesburg High School, transferring to
Assistant Director of Special Education for the District, effective July 1, 2021. (New Position)
$96,038.25

Jeff Houston, Principal at Galesburg High School, transferring to Galesburg Area Vocational
Director at Galesburg High School, effective July 1, 2021. (New Position)
$89,173.38, MA+0

Lexi Daniels, 3rd grade Teacher at King Elementary School, transferring to 1st Grade Teacher at
King Elementary School, effective August 25, 2021. (Replacing Julie Isaacson)

Christopher Carpenter, 8th grade Science Teacher at Churchill Junior High School, transferring to
8th grade Social Studies Teacher at Churchill Junior High School, effective August 25, 2021.
(Replacing Jared Bruening)

OVERLOADS FOR 2021-2022:

Scott Mellem, Psychologist 10 days $4,895.61

Eric Meling, Psychologist 10 days $2,658.44
Samantha Estrada, Psychologist 10 days $2,594.39
Jasmine Rickard, Social Worker 8 days $2,233.11
Alyssa Martin, Social Worker 8 days $2,596.80
Karen Kistler, Social Worker 8 days $2,596.80
Rebecca Harrell, Social Worker 8 days $3,400.22
Jennifer Ferguson, Social Worker 8 days $2,655.24
Carrie Cooper, Behavior Intervention Specialist 8 days $3,087.33
Amy Fleming, Behavior Intervention Specialist 8 days $3,042.72

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE 2021-2022:

Bob Johnston, Cross Categorical Teacher Long Term Substitute at Galesburg High School, effective
August 25, 2021. (Open Position)

Erica Weinberg, School Social Worker Long Term Substitute, effective August 25, 2021. (New Position)

SUPPORT STAFF:
APPOINTMENTS:

Andrew Steck, Temporary General Summer Maintenance, effective June 1, 2021 (New Position)
$18.96 per hour.

Jami Dugan, Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Lombard Middle School, effective May 10, 2021
(New Position)
$15.00 per hour.
BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING RETIREMENTS:

Jane McGee, 10-month Secretary at Silas Willard Elementary School, retiring effective
September 10, 2021.

Dawn Price, RIF’d Food Service Employee, retired, effective February 8, 2021.
(Per Article 20 of the Food Service Unit SEIU Local 73 contract, entitled to a service bonus of
$300 x 18 years of service equaling $5,400.00).

Kathy Wilkins, Paraprofessional at Lombard Middle School, retiring effective June 1, 2021.

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING RESIGNATIONS:

Laura Walsh, Counselor at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at the end of the 2020-
2021 school year.

Sara Carr, Speech Teacher at Bright Futures Preschool, retiring, effective June 7, 2025. 6% for 4
years starting with the 2021-2022 school year.

Ryan Hart, Head Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at
the end of the 2020-2021 school year.

Ryan Hart, PE Teacher at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at the end of the 2020-
2021 school year.

Marty Turner, Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective
May 6, 2021.

Michael Washabaugh, Head Varsity Football Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned,
effective May 6, 2021.

Kylie Stewart, Freshman Volleyball Coach, resigned, effective May 10, 2021.