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Parkland School Board Approves Hires, Resignations and Retirements

The Parkland School Board approves several personnel changes at its Dec. 18 meeting.

 

The Parkland School Board approved several personnel changes, including hires, retirements and resignations, at its Dec. 18 meeting.

Hires

* Brynn Cappellari, of Orefield, as a substitute French teacher at Orefield and Springhouse middle schools, at an annual salary of $48,671, prorated, effective Dec. 11. She temporarily replaces Nicole Fortner, who is on a childrearing leave of absence.

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* Kaitlin A. Tomecek, as a substitute math teacher at Parkland High School, at an annual salary of $48,671, prorated, effective Feb. 1. She temporarily replaces Jennifer Gerhart, who will be on a childrearing leave of absence. 

* Lisa C. Madeira, Spanish teacher at Springhouse Middle School, as a mentor for Brynn Cappellari, through May 2.

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* Terri M. Plattner, math teacher at Parkland High School, as a mentor for Kaitlin Tomecek, through May 2.

* Elizabeth A. Smith, as children's show costume manager at Parkland High School, effective Dec. 10.

* Patricia Clauser, of Trexlertown, as Festival of the Arts adviser at Parkland High School, effective Dec. 19.

* Randy Redman, of Allentown, as boys junior varsity baseball coach at Parkland High School, effective Jan. 2, to replace Jason Henry, who resigned.

Retirements

* Douglas E. Reed, full-time custodian at Parkland High School, is retiring after 31 years of service, effective Dec. 20.

* Carol P. Adams, full-time school bus driver, is retiring after 17.5 years of service, effective Jan. 4.

* Bernard Hollod, full-day bus driver, is retiring after 15.5 years of service, effective Jan. 25.

Resignations

* Cariss A. Cole, part-time clerical receptionist at Orefield Middle School, effective Dec. 21.

* Kaitlin A. Tomecek, part-time paraprofessional at Parkland High School, effective Jan. 31.    

* Phuong C. Huynh, aide at Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School, effective Dec. 20.

Theresa A. Hollod, full-day school vehicle driver, effective Jan. 25..


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