PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR BOARD APPROVAL MAY 20, 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.

Dena Baity, Band Teacher at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022. (replacing Daniel
Matthew)
(MA+0) Step 7, $49,822.00.

Hannah Hyzy, 3rd grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Mary Nicole McNeil)
(BA+0) Step 1, $40,000.00.

Keri Pala, Principal at Steele Elementary School, effective July 18, 2022. (Replacing Jennifer
Graves)
(MA+39) $117,070.80.

Kristi Kramer, 7th grade Science Teacher at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Cindy Roach)
(MA+0) Step 21, $71,708.00.

Jessica Davison, Kindergarten Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective August 16,
2022. (Replacing Stephanie Williams)
(BA+0) Step 9, $47,607.00.

Michael Davidson, 5th grade Science Teacher at Lombard Middle School, effective August 16,
2022. (Replacing Wendy Saylor)
(MA+0) Step 18, $66,720.00.

LONG TERM SUBSTITUTE FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR:

Mark Harden, Jr., Physical Education Teacher Long Term Substitute at Churchill Junior High
School, effective May 16, 2022. (Replacing Bryan Underwood)

TRANSFERS CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Milo Camaya, Paraprofessional at King Elementary School, transferring to 2nd grade Teacher at
King Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Lauren Taylor)
(BA+0) $40,000.00.

Erica Weinberg, School Social Worker at Silas Willard Elementary School, transferring to
School Social Worker at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective May 16, 2022. (Replacing
Self)
(MA+30) $45,573.00 prorated for 18 days= $4,557.30.

Wendy Saylor, 5th grade Science Teacher at Lombard Middle School, transferring to Zephyr
Hour Interventionist at Lombard Middle School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Merris
Hennenfent)

Jennifer Jennings, 4th grade Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, transferring to 2nd grade
Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Mary
Warnsing)

Patricia Keenan, Physical Education Teacher at King Elementary School, transferring to Cross
Categorical Special Education Teacher at King Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Pam Best)

Karlee Stapf, STEM Teacher at King Elementary, transferring to 6th grade Science Teacher at
Lombard Middle School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Long Term Substitute)

DIFFERENTIAL APPOINTMENTS:

Jacob Carl, Boys Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Jr./Sr. High School, effective June 13,
2022. (Replacing Sean Kane)
$3,960.00.

Brad Bennewitz, English Department Chair at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Laurel Aten)
$1311.08.

Dena Baity, Assistant Director of Bands at Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Daniel Matthew)
$7,278.00.

Mark Harden, 7th grade Girls Basketball Coach at Jr/Sr. High School, effective July 1, 2022.
(Replacing Jennifer Zolper-Peck)
$4,200.00.

Angel Peterson, K-4 Curriculum Leader at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective August
16, 2022. (Replacing Dawn Brown)
$500.00.

DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFERS:

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

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

SUPPORT STAFF:

TRANSFERS CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Nancy Crow, Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Churchill Junior High School, transferring to Satellite
Kitchen Assistant at King Elementary School, effective May 11, 2022. (Replacing Heidi Saylor)
$15.00 per hour.

Cindy Ehlen, Windows and Floors Custodian at Galesburg High School, effective May 16, 2022.
(Replacing Bruce Pfeiffer)
$16.13 per hour.

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING TERMINATIONS/RESIGNATIONS:

Garret Rau, Sophomore Boys Basketball Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at
the end of the 2021-2022 school year.

Sean Kane, Boys Assistant Varsity Football Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective
May 10, 2022.

Mary Gehring, Key Club at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective May 11, 2022.

Karlee Stapf, 7th grade Volleyball Coach at Churchill Junior High School, resigned, effective
May 10, 2022.

Hannah Cameron, Freshman Volleyball Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective
May 16, 2022.
Hannah Cameron, 8th grade Volleyball Coach at Churchill Junior High School, resigned,
effective May 16, 2022.

Hannah Cameron, PE Teacher at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective at the end of the
2021-2022 school year.

Tyler Brackett, 0.5 FTE Girls Assistant Track Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned,
effective May 17, 2022.

Tyler Brackett, 0.5 FTE Boys Assistant Track Coach at Galesburg High School, resigned,
effective May 17, 2022.

Devon McIntosh, 7-8 Boys Assistant Track Coach at Churchill Junior High School, resigned,
effective May 17, 2022.

James Nalley. 1st Floor Custodian at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective May 18, 2022.

Lauren Taylor, 2nd grade Teacher at King Elementary School, resigned, effective June 9, 2022.

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING LEAVES OF ABSENCE:

Faviano Moreno, FMLA effective May 17, 2022 through the end of the 2021-2022 school
year.