PERSONNEL ITEMS FOR BOARD APPROVAL APRIL 8, 2024

BOARD ACKNOWLEDGES THE FOLLOWING

TERMINATIONS/RESIGNATIONS/RETIREMENTS:

Cassidy Voyles, Athletic Secretary at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, resigned, effective
March 28, 2024.

Tamia Taylor, 7-8th Grade Girls Assistant Track Coach at Galesburg Junior High School,
resigned, effective March 11, 2024.

Jennifer Miller, Art Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, retiring at the end of the
2027-2028 school year. Per GEA contract eligible for 6% for 4 years starting with the 2024-2025
school year.

Tracy Darrah, Assistant Varsity Softball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, resigned,
effective March 18, 2024.

Sara Haskin, Long Term Substitute 2nd Grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, resigned,
effective April 5, 2024.

Jennifer L. Robinson, Spanish Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, retiring, effective at
the end of the 2027-2028 school year. Per GEA Contract will receive 6% for 4 years starting
with the 2024-2025 school year.

Susan Moore, 8th Grade Science Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, retiring at the end
of the 2027-2028 School Year. Per GEA Contract will receive 6% for 4 years starting with the
2024-2025 School Year.

Carly Smith, Freshman Volleyball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, resigned, effective
April 5, 2024.

Keely Patch, Communications Room Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School,

terminated, effective March 27, 2024.

Joan Holt, 1st Grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, retiring, effective at the end of the
2023-2024 school year.

Grace Voyles, 3rd Grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, resigned, effective July 31,
2024.

Laura Bosomworth, 6th Grade Art Teacher at Lombard Middle School, retiring, effective at the
end of the 2027-2028 school year. Per GEA Contract will receive 6% for 4 years starting with
the 2024-2025 school year.
Michelle White, 5th Grade Teacher at Lombard Middle School, retiring at the end of the
2027-2028 school year. Per GEA Contract will receive 6% for 4 years starting with the
2024-2025 school year.

Deb Melton, IEP Writer at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, resigned, effective June 3,
2024.

Alissa Holder, Preschool Teacher at Bright Futures Preschool, resigned, effective at the end of
the 2023-2024 school year.

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.

Jodi Keever, Principal at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective July 9, 2024. (Replacing
Geoff Schoonover)
$122,413.22.

Jessica Bruington, GAVC Health Occupations Teacher at Galesburg Area Vocational Center,
effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Lorie Larsen)
$51,487.00.

TRANSFERS/CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Justin Hoffman, 1.0 FTE Math Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, transferring to 1.0 FTE
Financial Literacy/Career Exploration Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, effective March
18, 2024. (Replacing Andrew Steck)

Robert Irons, 0.33FTE Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School,
transferring to 0.5 FTE Assistant Varsity baseball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School,
effective August 9, 2023. (Replacing 0.16 FTE Kristopher Steck)

Jennifer Atwell, Long Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher at King Elementary School,
transferring to Physical Education Teacher at King Elementary School, effective March 18, 2024.
(Replacing Patty Keenan)

Scott Rasso, 1.0 FTE Coordinator of English Language for the District, transferring to Dean at
King Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Lindsay Armstrong)

Lindsay Armstrong, Dean at King Elementary School, transferring to Coordinator of English

Language for the District, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Scott Rasso)

Valerie Furrow, 6th Grade Math Teacher at Lombard Middle School, transferring to 7th Grade
Math Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Angelica
Gamez)
Laura Peterson, ED Teacher at Lombard Middle School, transferring to ED Teacher at
Galesburg Junior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Jared Hahn)

OVERLOAD, EXTRA DUTY, ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT OR DIFFERENTIAL

TRANSFERS/APPOINTMENTS:

Steven Schwab, 0.33 FTE Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School,
transferring to 0.5 FTE Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School,
effective August 9, 2023. (Replacing 0.16 FTE Kristopher Steck)
$3,303.00

Tallen McWilliams, 0.75 FTE Assistant Varsity Softball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School,
effective April 8, 2024. (Replacing Tracy Darrah)
$4,954.50

Lexi Demott, Girls Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School,
transferring to Girls Head Varsity Basketball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, effective
August 6, 2024. (Replacing Evan Massey)
$10,696.00

Luke Queen, 7th and 8th Grade Girls Assistant Track Coach at Galesburg Junior High School,
effective August 9, 2023. (Replacing Tamia Taylor)
$2,746.70

SUPPORT STAFF:

TRANSFERS/CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

Sara Gray, Safety/Security Officer at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, transferring to 11
Month Athletic Secretary at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, effective April 8, 2024.
(Replacing Cassidy Voyles)
$20.16 per hour.