PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR BOARD APPROVAL MAY 9, 2022

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.

Grace Voyles, 3rd grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Rachel Kellogg)
(BA+0) Step 1, $40,000.00.

Leticia Camacho, ESL Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Renee Butler-Burton)
(BA+0) Step 1, $40,000.00.

Karoline Kamzic, 5th grade STEM Teacher at Lombard Middle School, effective August 16,
2022. (Replacing Barb Baker)
(BA+5) Step 6, $44,598.00.

Paige Finch, Physical Education Teacher at 7-12 Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Marty Turner)
(BA+0) Step 1, $40,000.00.

Carrie Cooper, 9-12th grade Summer School Credit Recover Teacher at Galesburg High School,
effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Teresa Ibouhouten, District Instructional Coach, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Jared
Bruening)
(MA+39) Step 22, $84,143.70.

Heather Grubb, 9-12th grade Summer School Credit Recovery Teacher at Galesburg High
School, effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Bryan Taylor, K-4th grade Jump Start Summer School Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary
School, effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Gabriella Diaz, K-4th grade Jump Start Summer School Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary
School, effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Allana Blankenship, K-4th grade Jump Start Summer School Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary
School, effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Jennifer Jennings, K-4th grade Jump Start Summer School Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary
School, effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Michelle Jefferson, 5-6th grade Jump Start Summer School Teacher at Lombard Middle School,
effective July 18, 2022. (New Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Kevin Vysoky, 7-8th grade Jumpstart Summer School Teacher at 7-12 Jr./Sr. High School,
effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Sherry Vasquez, 7-8th grade Jump Start Summer School Teacher at 7-12 Jr./Sr. High School,
effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Mason Hultgren. 7-8th grade Jump Start Summer School Teacher at 7-12 Jr./Sr. High School,
effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Sarai Rivera, 7-8th grade Jump Start Summer School Teacher at 7-12 Jr./Sr. High School,
effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Shalane Worden, K-4th grade Jump Start Summer School Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary
School, effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

Tara DeWitt, Special Education Speech Coordinator and Assistive Technology Specialist for the
District, effective August 16, 2022. (New Position)
(MA+0) $89,495.70.

Korey Bucher, Dean at Lombard Middle School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Michael
McGruder)
(BA+9) Step 13, $56,120.80.
Sarah Wills, 8-9th grade Credit Recovery Summer School Teacher at Galesburg High School,
effective July 18, 2022.
$24.00 per hour.

Elise Hanson, ESL Teacher for the District, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Sarah Rozny)
(BA+0) Step 1, $40,000.00.

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR:

Jacob Murdock, Long Term Substitute, at Churchill Junior High School, effective April 18, 2022
for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. (Replacing Sherry Foltz)

Nathan Cowan, 9-12th grade Summer School Credit Recovery Teacher at Galesburg High
School, effective July 18, 2022. (Open Position)
$24.00 per hour.

TRANSFERS CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Sarah Brakenbury, 5/6 Teacher at Lombard Middle School, transferring to 8th grade Social
Studies Teacher at Galesburg Junior High, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Otto Bottger)

Michael McGruder, Dean of Students at Lombard Middle School, transferring to PE Teacher at

Galesburg Junior High, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Bryan Underwood)

Nicki Phelps, Physical Education Teacher at Lombard Middle School, transferring to Physical
Education Teacher at Galesburg High School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Marla
Clay)

Mary Warnsing, 2nd grade Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, transferring to
Instructional Coach for the District, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Valerie Hawkins)

RECALL TO RIF’D POSITION:

Dawn Smith, Yearbook Advisor at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022.

Russell Ullrich, Junior High Theater Technical Director at Churchill Junior High School,
effective September 1, 2021.

DIFFERENTIAL APPOINTMENTS:

Matt Lingafelter, 8th grade Girls Basketball Coach at Churchill Junior High School, effective
August 16, 2022. (Replacing Jaquelyne Gohlinghorst)
$4,200.00.

Michael McGruder, 8th grade Boys Basketball Coach at Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, effective
August 16, 2022. (Replacing Kyle Grady)
$4,800.00.

Steven Schwab, 7-12 Winter Concession Manager for Junior High Boys Basketball at Jr./Sr.
High School, effective August16, 2022. (Replacing Self)
$400.00.

Steven Schwab, 7-12 Spring Concession Manager for Junior High Track at Jr./Sr. High School,
effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Self)
$400.00.

Steven Schwab, 7-12 Fall Concession Manager for Junior High Girls Basketball at Jr./Sr. High
School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Self)
$400.00.

Steven Schwab, 7-12 Fall Concession Manager Junior High Football at Jr./Sr. High School,
effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Self)
$400.00.

Steven Schwab, 7-12 Winter Concession Manager for Junior High Volleyball at Jr./Sr. High
School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Self)
$400.00.

Steven Schwab, 7-12 Fall Concession Manager for High School Volleyball at Jr./Sr. High
School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Self)
$400.00.

Steven Schwab. 7-12 Winter Concession Manager for Junior High/High School Wrestling at
Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Self)
$400.00.

Kristi Mustain, IHSA Competitive Wrestling Cheer Coach at Galesburg High School, effective
September 1, 2022. (New Position)
$3,120.00.

DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFERS:
Michael Washabaugh, 0.5 FTE Department Chair-PE and Health at Galesburg High School,
transferring to 1.0 Department Chair-PE and Health at Galesburg High School, effective August
16, 2022. (Replacing Marla Clay)

Christopher Stinson 1.0 FTE 7th grade Assistant Football Coach at Churchill Junior High School,
transferring to 0.5 FTE 7th grade Assistant Football Coach at Jr./Sr. High School, effective
August 16, 2022. (Replacing Self)

Andrew Davis, 1.0 FTE 8th grade Assistant Football Coach at Churchill Junior High School,
transferring to 0.5 FTE 7th grade Assistant Football Coach at 7-2 Jr./Sr. High School, effective
August 16, 2022. (Replacing Christopher Stinson)

SUPPORT STAFF:

APPOINTMENTS:

Tuesday Pruiett, 3 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Lombard Middle School, effective
April 27, 2022. (Replacing Jessica Huss)
$15.00 per hour.

Kelle Smith, 4 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Lombard Middle School, effective
April 27, 2022. (Replacing Jessica Huss)
$15.00 per hour.

Mark Butler, GHS Kitchens/Commons Custodian at Galesburg High School, effective April 25,
2022. (Replacing Amy Elkins)
$16.13 per hour.

Mark Reed, Summer Maintenance Worker for the District, effective April 18, 2022. (New
Position)
$20.46 per hour.

Steve Schwab, Summer Maintenance Worker for the District, effective June 10, 2022. (New
Position)
$20.46 per hour.

James Nalley, First Floor Custodian at Galesburg High School, effective May 16, 2022.
(Replacing Cindy Ehlen)
$16.13 per hour.
Andrew Steck, Summer Maintenance Worker for the District, effective June 10, 2022. (New
Position)
$20.46 per hour.

Erica Bane, Job Coach at Galesburg High School, effective May 16, 2022. (Replacing Larry
Tingley)
$15.00 per hour.

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING RETIREMENTS:

Rhonda White, Cross Categorical Teacher at Steele Elementary School, retiring at the end of the
2021-2022 school year.

Renee Butler-Burton, English Language Learner Teacher at Steele Elementary School, retiring at
the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Carol Buebe, Science Teacher at Galesburg High School, retiring at the end of the 2025-2026
school year. Per contract, eligible for 6% for 4 years starting with the 2022-2023 school year.

Isaac Triplett, Music Teacher at Steele Elementary School, retiring at the end of the 2025-2026
school year. Per contract eligible for 6% for 4 years starting with the 2022-2023 school year.

Dee Robb, ELL Teacher at King Elementary School, retiring at the end of the 2024-2025 school
year. Per contract eligible for 6% for 3 years starting with the 2022-2023 school year.

David Sharp, 6th grade Math Teacher at Lombard Middle School, retiring at the end of the 2025-
2026 school year. Per contract eligible for 6% for 4 years starting with the 2022-2023 school
year.

Cynthia Alvarado, Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at Lombard Middle School, retiring at the
end of the 2022-2023 school year. Per contract eligible for a $2,000.00 retirement incentive.

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING TERMINATIONS/RESIGNATIONS:

Tyler Demaree, Musical Vocal Director at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at the end
of the 2021-2022 school year.

Heidi Saylor, 4 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at King Elementary School, resigned,
effective April 29, 2022.

Allison Bramlett, School Nurse at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective May 12, 2022.
Chris Carpenter, 8th grade Social Studies at Churchill Junior High School, effective at the end of
the 2021-2022 school year.

Jessica Ferguson, Dean at Lombard Middle School, resigned, effective at the end of the 2021-
2022 school year.

Kelsey Gaudette, Scholastic Bowl at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at the end of the
2021-2022 school year.

Evan Anderson, Boys Assistant Track Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at the
end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Christina Creek, Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Steele Elementary, resigned, effective at the

end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Melissa Huizenga, Paraprofessional at King Elementary School, resigned, effective May 13,
2022.

Daniel Matthew, 7-8 Assistant Director of Bands at Churchill Junior High School, resigned,
effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Daniel Matthew, Band Teacher at Churchill Junior High School, resigned, effective at the end of
the 2021-2022 school year.

Craig Hillier, Boys Cross Country Track Coach, resigned, at the end of the 2021-2022 school
year.

Jacob Miller, 0.33 FTE Varsity Assistant Baseball Coach, resigned at the end of the 2021-2022
school year.

Michelle Murphy, Administrative Assistant for Payroll for the District, resigned, effective June
30, 2022.

Amber Reynolds, 1st grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, resigned, effective at the end of
the 2021-2022 school year.

Garret Rau, Science Teacher at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at the end of the
2021-2022 school year.

Benjamin Bredemeier, Department Chair-Counselor at Galesburg High School, resigned,

effective at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING LEAVE OF ABSENCE:

Debra Williamson, Paraprofessional at Lombard Middle School, FMLA beginning May 20,
2022.

Teresa Johnson, Paraprofessional at Galesburg High School, two-week extension of FMLA

beginning May 13, 2022.

Austin King, 2nd grade Teacher at King Elementary School, FMLA beginning May 25, 2022.