Superintendent highlights state golf champion, budget work and staff changes

Superintendent Dr. Foley opened her report with recognition and personnel updates. She named Drew Mertzel the Class C individual state golf champion and invited his coach to speak. Dr. Foley also announced two resignations/retirements: Holly Stoneton, the district's gifted and talented teacher, will retire at the end of the school year; and Sue Fawcett, director of special education, is resigning effective Feb. 13 for health reasons.

"Sue Fawcett, director of special ed, is resigning effective February 13 due to some health concerns," Dr. Foley said as part of her personnel report. Dr. Foley also welcomed Jason Burnham to the board for his first official board meeting and reminded the community of a Feb. 26 Zoom meeting where she and Megan White will review the proposed FY27 budget and take questions from residents.

Dr. Foley flagged a regional concern: the technical center (CATC) is projecting the need for additional local funding for FY27 and sending superintendents will meet to discuss the local impact. She said the district is continuing to work on the FY27 budget and aims to propose a sustainable capital-improvement plan.