2026-27 Board Agendas
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2026-07-06 Board AgendaSouth Tama County Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
July 6, 2026
The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a regular board meeting on July 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52339 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu.
Oath of Office
New Board Member
Public Hearing
Old Middle School
Regular Session
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A. Call to Order |
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B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement) South Tama County Community School District is dedicated to inspire each student to grow and achieve their potential in order to positively impact the world around them. |
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C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum |
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D. Approval of the Agenda |
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E. Public Forum The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings. On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting. Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. Thank you for your support of our school district. |
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F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)
2. Bills 3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements 4. Gifts, Grants and Bequests
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G. Presentations
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H. Discussion
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I. Action Items
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J. Policy Review
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K. Upcoming Events and Community Update
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L. Closed Session Iowa Code 21.5(1)(i) To evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when a closed session is necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. |
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M. Adjournment |
Upcoming Meeting: July 20, 2026
All board meeting dates can be found here.
The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service areas:
1. Agricultural Sciences
2. Business
3. Industrial Technology
4. Family Consumer Science
All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes.
It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Student Services Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.
Personnel
Hires:
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Name |
Position |
Replacing |
Lane |
Years of Service |
Pay Scale |
Start Date |
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Ashlee Garcia |
Middle School ELL Paraeducator |
Re-hire |
NCLB I |
1 |
$15.30/hour |
8/2026 |
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Kelly DeLong |
K-12 Special Education Teacher (PHS) |
Carley Bolhuis/Joe Miller |
MA |
4 |
$28,828.76 |
1/2027 |
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Lorna Perkins |
Special Education Town Van Route |
N/A |
0 |
2 |
$22.87 |
8/2026 |
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Nate Doran |
Assistant Varsity Boys Basketball |
Ryan Cassady |
II |
10 |
$3,650.00 |
11/2026 |
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Phoebe Osgood |
Assistant Individual Speech |
Amanda Husak |
VI |
1 |
$2,150.00 |
1/2027 |
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Delsey Curtis |
7th Grade Literacy |
Marissa Purk |
BA |
0 |
$51,000.00 |
8/2026 |
Resignations:
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Name |
Position |
Effective date |
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Elizabeth Weitzell |
Middle School ELL Teacher |
6/30/2026 |
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Mattison Pladsen |
Middle School Paraeducator |
6/24/2026 |
Officials:
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Name |
School |
Activity |
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Layla Pansegrau |
Middle School |
Softball |
Haley Doty Math PLC Position
2026-07-20 Board Agenda
2026-07-20 Board AgendaSouth Tama County Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
July 20, 2026
The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a regular board meeting on July 20, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52339 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu.
Regular Session
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A. Call to Order |
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B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement) South Tama County Community School District is dedicated to inspire each student to grow and achieve their potential in order to positively impact the world around them. |
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C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum |
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D. Approval of the Agenda |
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E. Public Forum The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings. On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting. Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. Thank you for your support of our school district. |
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F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)
2. Bills 3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements |
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G. Presentations
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H. Discussion
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I. Action Items
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J. Policy Review
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K. Upcoming Events and Community Update
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L. Adjournment |
Upcoming Meeting: August 3, 2026
All board meeting dates can be found here.
The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service areas:
1. Agricultural Sciences
2. Business
3. Industrial Technology
4. Family Consumer Science
All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes.
It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Student Services Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.
Personnel
Hires:
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Name |
Position |
Replacing |
Lane |
Years of Service |
Pay Scale |
Start Date |
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Eva Keahna |
Middle School Special Education Paraeducator |
Justice Chavarria |
0 |
0 |
$14.75/hour |
8/17/2026 |
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John Loos |
Show Choir Sponsor |
Chris McFate |
IV |
1 |
$2,150.00 |
12/2026 |
Resignations:
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Name |
Position |
Effective date |
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John Cain |
Superintendent |
June 30, 2027 |
Transfers:
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Name |
Position |
Effective Date |
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Tracy Everts |
Elementary Special Education Paraeducator → Preschool Paraeducator |
8/2026 |
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Janelle Quigley |
Preschool Paraeducator → Elementary Special Education Paraeducator |
8/2026 |
2026-07-29 Board Work Session Agenda
2026-07-29 Board Work Session AgendaSouth Tama County Community School District
Board Meeting Agenda - Work Session
July 29, 2026
The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a work session on July 29, 2026 at 5:00 pm at STC Middle School, 701 S Church Street, Toledo, Ia 52342.
Work Session
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A. Call to Order |
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B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement) South Tama County Community School District is dedicated to inspire each student to grow and achieve their potential in order to positively impact the world around them. |
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C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum |
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D. Approval of the Agenda |
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E. Work Session |
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F. Adjournment |
Upcoming Meeting: August 3, 2026
All board meeting dates can be found here.
The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service areas:
1. Agricultural Sciences
2. Business
3. Industrial Technology
4. Family Consumer Science
All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes.
It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Student Services Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.
2026-08-03 Board Agenda
2026-08-03 Board AgendaSouth Tama County Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
August 3, 2026
The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a regular board meeting on August 3, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52339 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu.
Regular Session
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A. Call to Order |
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B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement) South Tama County Community School District is dedicated to inspire each student to grow and achieve their potential in order to positively impact the world around them. |
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C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum |
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D. Approval of the Agenda |
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E. Public Forum The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings. On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting. Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. Thank you for your support of our school district. |
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F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)
2. Bills 3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements (School Safety Grant) |
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G. Presentations
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H. Discussion
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I. Action Items
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J. Policy Review
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K. Upcoming Events and Community Update
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L. Adjournment |
Upcoming Meeting: August 3, 2026
All board meeting dates can be found here.
The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service areas:
1. Agricultural Sciences
2. Business
3. Industrial Technology
4. Family Consumer Science
All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes.
It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Student Services Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.
Personnel
Hires:
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Name |
Position |
Replacing |
Lane |
Years of Service |
Pay Scale |
Start Date |
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Jill Blocker |
Middle School Custodian |
Robert Earles |
0 |
3 |
$15.63/hour |
8/4/2026 |
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Crystal Propp |
Middle School Special Education Paraeducator |
Dave Cantonwine |
0 |
0 |
$14.75/hour |
8/17/2026 |
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Shellbyann Brown |
Elementary Special Education Paraeducator |
Ramona Ray |
BA |
0 |
$15.47/hour |
8/17/2026 |
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Joshua Youngbear |
High School Custodian |
Tiffany Duggan |
0 |
5 |
$16.87/hour |
8/2026 |
Resignations:
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Name |
Position |
Effective date |
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Dale Peterson |
Bus Driver |
7/24/2026 |
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Ashlee Garcia |
Middle School Special Education Paraeducator |
7/27/2026 |
2026-2027 Mentoring Contracts
Audrey Roth mentoring Rina Gopez
Katie Schuett mentoring Susan Arifi
Keely Upah mentoring Sarah Adolphs
Laurie Baack mentoring Joseph Ortega
Nate Doran mentoring William Forbes
Maggie Jesina mentoring Haleigh Hempen
Paula Graves mentoring Destinee Jennings
Addison Krueger mentoring Sydney Busman
Kenadie Gieger mentoring Michaela Rowell
Levi Klopping mentoring Delsey Curtis
Kodi Hillman mentoring Myles Eick
Kristi Miranda mentoring Sierra Lolley
Joseph Hoskey mentoring Edgar Tapia
2026-8-17 Board Agenda
2026-8-17 Board Agenda
South Tama County Community School District
Regular Board Meeting Agenda
August 17, 2026
The Board of Education of the South Tama County Community School District will hold a regular board meeting on August 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Partnership Center, 215 W 9th Street, Tama, Ia 52339 or virtually at meet.google.com/cmp-hzbw-idu.
Regular Session
|
A. Call to Order |
|
B. Opening Activities (Pledge of Allegiance & Mission Statement) South Tama County Community School District is dedicated to inspire each student to grow and achieve their potential in order to positively impact the world around them. |
|
C. Roll Call and Declaration of Quorum |
|
D. Approval of the Agenda |
|
E. Public Forum The next item on our agenda is Open Forum. This time is set aside for the Board to hear comments from the public per Board Policy 213 - Public Participation in Meetings. On behalf of fellow board members, I invite any member of the audience to approach the Board with comments about items of interest or concern. Please begin by stating your name and contact information. Please limit your comments to three minutes so that we can keep the meeting moving in a timely manner. Comments from the public are not limited to items or topics on tonight’s agenda, but they are limited to matters within the Board’s authority. Please understand, however, the board members do not intend to make an immediate response. Iowa’s Sunshine Law prohibits us from having a discussion without the proper notice to all of the school district community that the issue would be discussed at tonight’s board meeting. Also, please remember you are making comments in a public meeting. Should you make comments that the subject of the comments is considered to be inflammatory or libelous, you, as an individual, may be subject to legal action brought by the subject of your comments. Thank you for your support of our school district. |
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F. Consent Agenda (Policy 210.09 - Consent Agenda)
2. Bills and Financials 3. Contracts and Interagency Agreements 4. Gift, Grants & Bequests
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G. Discussion
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H. Action Items
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I. Policy Review
2. Fourth Reading |
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J. Upcoming Events and Community Update
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K. Adjournment |
Upcoming Meeting: September 7, 2026
All board meeting dates can be found here.
The South Tama County Community School District offers career and technical programs in the following service areas:
1. Agricultural Sciences
2. Business
3. Industrial Technology
4. Family Consumer Science
All students are eligible to enroll in CTE classes.
It is the policy of the South Tama County Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.
There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s equity coordinator, Samantha Peska, Student Services Director, 1702 Harding Street, Tama, IA 52339 ph. 641-484-4811 or email: speska@s-tama.k12.ia.us.
Personnel
Hires:
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Name |
Position |
Replacing |
Lane |
Years of Service |
Pay Scale |
Start Date |
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Jody Erickson |
Middle School Special Education Paraeducator |
Mattisen Pladsen |
0 |
0 |
$15.47/hour |
8/17/2026 |
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Steve Schuett |
AM/PM Bus Driver |
Don Weiermann |
0 |
10 |
$36.50/hour |
8/18/2026 |
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Dale Probasco |
AM/PM Bus Driver |
Dale Peterson |
0 |
10 |
$36.50/hour |
8/18/2026 |
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Kelley DeLong |
K-12 Special Education Teacher (PHS) |
Carley Bolhuis/Joe Miller |
0 |
5 |
$29,227.08 |
1/2027 |
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Steve Chyma |
Assistant Varsity Boys Football |
Ryan Cassady |
2 |
10 |
$3,650.00 |
9/2026 |
Resignations:
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Name |
Position |
Effective date |
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Amber Bolen |
7th Grade Girls Basketball |
8/4/2026 |
Transfer:
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Name |
Position |
Effective date |
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Kim Meek |
Elementary Special Education Paraeducator → Behavior Interventionist for a Therapeutic Classroom |
8/18/2026 |
Volunteer:
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Name |
School |
Activity |
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Karissa Burkhardt |
High School |
Show Choir |
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Josh Bly |
High School |
Football |
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Mike Zmolek |
High School |
Football |
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Deanna Zmolek |
Middle School |
Volleyball |
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Jowonda Love |
High School |
Speech, Play & Musical |
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Mary Fasse-Shaw |
High School |
Speech, Play & Musical |
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Jeff Shaw |
High School |
Speech, Play & Musical |
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Tyler Moran |
High School |
Speech, Play & Musical |
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Taylor Moran |
High School |
Speech, Play & Musical |
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Julie Matta |
High School |
Speech, Play & Musical |
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Ryden Forcht |
High School |
Speech, Play & Musical |
Officials:
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Name |
School |
Activity |
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Brooke Bonnette |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Tiffany Theissen |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Gregory Davies |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Donald Anderson |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Matthew Vogeler |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Hannah VanScoyoc |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Leslie Homeister |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Keely Upah |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Eugene Ubben |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Deidra Mohr |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Kennedy Theissen |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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Julie Foglesong |
Middle School & High School |
Volleyball |
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David Lee |
Middle School & High School |
Cross Country Starter |
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David Nitz |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Tom Kemper |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Dan Johnson |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Jay Freese |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Brian Murphy |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Mike Vint |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Jose Placencia |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Jon Reed |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Seth Koch |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Josh Berka |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Bret Miell |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Brad Doerring |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Jeff Frese |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Blake Chance |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Scott Reittinger |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Jim Packingham |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Collin Payne |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Mark Hebdon |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Michael Elsinger |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Loren Wood |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Pat Loughren |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Fred Griffiths |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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Matt Nost |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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TJ Shubert |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
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DJ Norem |
Middle School & High School |
Football |
2026-2027 Mentoring Contracts
Paula Graves mentoring Ashlynn Graff
Sarah Klopping mentoring Destinee Jennings