Here’s a recap of the Richland County School Board of Education meeting held last night in Olney:
Board Approvals and Updates:
- March Financial Report approved, with a monthly bill listing of $848,506
- 2025 Summer Maintenance Project List approved
- Noted key end-of-school-year dates:
- High School Graduation – May 25th
- Middle School Promotion & Last Student Day – May 28th
- Service Awards Program – May 30th at RCHS
- Heard updates on:
- The Athletic Complex
- Accelerated Coursework at RCMS
Personnel Items:
Retirement Notices (Effective End of 2028-2029):
- Amy McVicker – RCES Teacher
- Margo Alexander – RCES Teacher
- Jamie Tyler – RCMS Teacher
- Christy Berger – RCMS Nurse
- Kendra Page – RCMS Special Ed Teacher
- Kristen Jurgilanis – Special Ed Director (Retiring June 30, 2029)
Resignations:
- Dakotah Brown – RCHS Business Teacher
- Courtney Wilson – RCES Paraprofessional
- Katherine Fehrenbacher – RCHS Math Teacher
- Amanda Houchin – RCMS 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher
- Lynn Fisher – RCMS 6th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
- Logan Kauble – RCMS 7th Grade Girls Basketball Coach
New Hires:
- Andy Thomann – RCHS Boys Basketball Coach (2025-2026)
- Kelsi Geltz – RCES Classroom Teacher
- Adam Stoneberger – RCMS Social Studies Teacher
- Jaden Merritt – RCHS P.E. Teacher
- Briauna Baltzell – Special Education Teacher
- Courtney Bishop – Alternative Education Teacher
- Master Sergeant Jeffrey Ludwig – JROTC Instructor at RCHS
Transfers:
- Heather Baker – from RCES Paraprofessional to RiseUP Secretary
Additional Actions:
- Approved:
- 2025 Summer Driver’s Ed Instructors
- 2025 Summer Help Workers
- RCES Team Leaders
- Fall Coaching Assignments for 2025-2026 at RCHS
- Rehired:
- All current administrative personnel
- All licensed staff
- All educational support staff for the 2025-2026 school year
📅 Next Board Meeting: May 15th, 2025