USD 446 will soon have an increased number of staff members in the district.

 

The district announced the filling of 66 positions at this month's school board meeting.

 

A majority of the new hires are for the growing Kids Crew program, an after-school program that gives students educational and social opportunities outside of the classroom. Other positions announced at the meeting were Rachel Lyon as a middle school science teacher, Melissa Long as middle school athletic secretary, and Kendall Fiscus as head track and winter weights coach.

 

Additional items of business at the September Board meeting was the approval of the 2023-24 budget and revenue neutral rate, as well as a report from Director of Learning Services Kellie Puderbaugh.

 

USD 446 meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of Independence High School.