PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR BOARD APPROVAL JULY 11, 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.

Christine Thompson, 4th grade Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Michael Rux)
(MA+0) Step 31, $28,978.74-prorated for 68 days.

Alexander Mahaffey, 1st grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022.
(Replacing Amber Reynolds)
(MA+0) Step 1, $43,723.00.

TRANSFERS CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Mindi Ritchie, Director of Student Success and Support for the District, transferring to Director
of Student and Staff Supports for the District, effective July 18, 2022. (New Position)

Jennifer Bredemeier, Assistant Principal at Lombard Middle School, transferring to District

Evaluator for the District, effective August 2, 2022. (New Position)

Tiffany Springer, Director of Curriculum for the District, transferring to Principal at Silas
Willard Elementary School, effective July 18, 2022. (Replacing Jon Bradburn)

Mary Warnsing, Instructional Coach, transferring to 1st grade Teacher at Silas Willard
Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Blayne Kohl)

Alejandro Varela, ESL Teacher at King Elementary School, transferring to ESL Teacher at
Steele Elementary School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Sarah Rozny)

Teresa Ibouhouten, Instructional Coach for the District, transferring to Instructional Coach at
Galesburg Jr./Sr. High School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Self)

Elise Hanson, ESL Teacher for the District, transferring to ESL Teacher at King Elementary
School, effective August 16, 2022. (Replacing Alejandro Varella)

OVERLOAD, EXTRA DUTY OR ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT:

Tiffany Springer, K-6th grade Administrative ELA Curriculum Leader, effective July 1, 2022.
(New Position)
$5,701.50.

Valerie Hawkins, K-6th grade Administrative Math Curriculum Leader, effective July 1, 2022.
(New Position)
$5,701.50.

Tiffany Springer, K-6th grade Administrative Science Curriculum Leader, effective July 1, 2022.
(New Position)
$5,701.50.

Rebecca Hutton, K-6th grade Administrative Social Studies Curriculum Leader, effective July 1,
2022. (New Position)
$5,701.50

Mindi Ritchie, K-12 Administrative SEL Curriculum Leader, effective July 1, 2022. (New
Position)
$5,701.50.

DIFFERENTIAL APPOINTMENTS:

Brad Bennewitz, Yearbook Advisor at Galesburg High School, effective August16, 2022.
(Replacing Laurie Aten)
$1200.00.

SUPPORT STAFF:

TRANSFERS CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Dianne Hiatt, 11 Month Special Education Secretary at District Office, transferring to 12 Month
District Receptionist at District Office, effective July 1, 2022. (Replacing Laura Dill)

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING TERMINATIONS/RESIGNATIONS:

Nicholas McKinney, Musical Instrumental Director at Galesburg High School, resigned,

effective June 27, 2022.

Nicholas McKinney, Band Teacher at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective June 27, 2022.

Danielle Carlson, 5.5 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at Lombard Middle School,
resigned, effective June 27, 2022.
Michael Washabaugh, PE/Health Department Chair at Galesburg High School, resigned,
effective June 30,2022.

Noel Sanchez, Cross Categorical Teacher at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective July 31,
2022.

Kelly Hannam, Cross Categorical Teacher at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective July 7,
2022.

Nicholas Morrisey, Fire Science Instructor at Galesburg High School, resigned, effective July 8,
2022.

Contract Renewal/Extensions:

Dr. John Asplund, Superintendent, contract extension through June 30, 2027.