Administration recommends Dr. Kiry for elementary principal; board to vote at next meeting

Administration recommended Dr. Kiry to fill the elementary principal vacancy and proposed a 60‑day start window (mid‑May) to allow the new principal time to acclimate; the board was told the candidate lives locally and already engages with the district community. ‘‘We plan for 60 days and that would get her here in the middle of May,’’ the presenter said, adding that an earlier start is possible depending on her current duties.

The board also received a recommendation to appoint Mr. Murphy, who has been serving as acting assistant principal since November, to the assistant‑principal post; the presenter noted he has ‘‘done a fabulous job.’’ Administrators said they followed a robust search process — 16 applicants, six interviews and a ten‑person interview committee that included parents and staff.

Personnel packets also listed multiple resignations and retirements effective at the end of the school year and a recommendation to terminate and repost one food‑service hire who never reported for work. Sheila Myers was noted as returning to a custodial post after previously leaving the district.

What’s next: These personnel recommendations were placed on the agenda for formal action at the board meeting; the board will consider approval at its next public session.