Dillon Hovind, Long Term Substitute 7th Grade Math Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, resigned, effective May 13, 2024.
Lucy Rieke, Junior High Theater Director, resigned, effective at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.
Andrew Empey, Director of Bands at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Andrew Empey, Fine Arts Coordinator/Band Teacher for the District, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Corbyn Wascher, CSI Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Nicole Delacruz, Job Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, resigned, effective May 31, 2024.
Angela Stegall, Cross Categorical Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, effective June 4, 2024.
Mary Nicole McNeil, Girls Tennis Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Donna Wenzel Palmer, Administrative Assistant for Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations at the District office, retiring, effective October 1, 2028. Retirement Bonus $7,200.00.
Brandi Fox, 5.5 hour per day Satellite Kitchen Assistant at King Elementary School, resigned, effective May 29, 2024.
Madeline Lewner, Physical Education Teacher at Steele Elementary School, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Paulette Smallwood, Administrative Assistant for Transportation and Operations for the District, retiring, effective October 1, 2026. Retirement Bonus $8,700.00.
John Beavers, Long Term Substitute EBD Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Macy Bland, Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional at King Elementary School, end of assignment, effective May 31, 2024. James Buebe, Long Term Substitute 7th Grade Social Studies Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Adyson Eastburg, Long Term Substitute Health Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Lynn Burton, Long Term Substitute Cross Categorical Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Mason Wills, Long Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Darcy Young, Long Term Substitute Floating Teacher at Lombard Middle School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Kaden Johnson, 5.5 hour per day Central Kitchen Assistant at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Stephanie Williams, 2nd Grade Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Katrina Johnson, 8th Grade Math at Galesburg Junior High School, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Shamika Goodman, Long Term Substitute Student Success/ELA Teacher at Galesburg High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Carsen Johnson, Long Term Substitute 8th Grade Science Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Robert Johnston, Long Term Substitute Cross Categorical Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Timothy Lawson, Long Term Substitute Floating Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Kelsi Legge, Long Term Substitute Floating Teacher at King Elementary School, end of assignment, effective May 31, 2024.
Fesotai Papalii, Long Term Substitute Floating Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, end of assignment, effective May 31, 2024.
Evaine Stahrr, Long Term Substitute 1st Grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Alicia Stark, Long Term Substitute Cross Categorical Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, end of assignment, effective May 31, 2024. Brian Hedrick, Maintenance for the District, retiring, effective September 1, 2024. Retirement Bonus, $13,200.00.
Dayton Whiting, Long Term Substitute Cross Categorical Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Kyra Smith, Long Term Substitute Life Skills Teacher at Steele Elementary School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Carly Smith, Long Term Substitute Physical Education Teacher at Galesburg Senior High School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Sara Robison, Long Term Substitute Floating Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, end of assignment, effective June 3, 2024.
Hannah Howerter, Long Term Substitute Paraprofessional at Lombard Middle School, end of assignment, effective May 31, 2024.
Brad Gross, Girls Assistant Track Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, resigned, effective June 6, 2024.
Brad Gross, 8th Grade Boys Basketball Coach at Galesburg Junior High School, resigned, effective June 6, 2024.
Eric Thompson, Boys Assistant Varsity basketball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, resigned, effective June 7, 2024.
Amanda Holland, 7-8th Grade IMSA/STEM at Galesburg Junior High School, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Amanda Holland, Cross Categorical Teacher at Galesburg Junior High School, resigned, effective June 3, 2024.
Derrek Blackwell, Boys Varsity Football Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, resigned, effective June 7, 2024.
Derrek Blackwell, Boys Assistant Track Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, resigned, effective June 7, 2024.
Derrek Blackwell, 7th Grade Boys Basketball Coach at Galesburg Junior High School, resigned, effective June 7, 2024.
Derrek Blackwell, Safety/Security Officer for Galesburg Junior Senior High School, resigned, effective June 7, 2024.
CERTIFIED STAFF APPOINTMENTS:
Please note: The following new appointments are pending completion of all certification requirements, citizenship, and clearance on the state & FBI required background investigation. Final salaries are pending verification of transcripts and employment verification.
Juanita Wilson, 3rd Grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Grace Voyles) BA+0, Step 1, $41,616.00
William Schehl, K-4 Music Teacher at King Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Tatiana Topoluk) BA+0, Step 1, $41,616.00
Emily Lester, Behavior Intervention Specialist for the District (BCBA, Board Certified Behavior Analyst), effective July 30, 2024. (New Position) $77,457.72
Sergio Hernandez, 4th Grade Teacher at King Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Teresa Hulick) BA+0, Step 1, $41,616.00
Amelia St. Clair, 3rd Grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Travis Stecher) MA+9, Step 16, $64,612.00
TRANSFERS/CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Heather Barker, 6th Grade Math Teacher at Lombard Middle School, transferring to 4th Grade Teacher at King Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Eric Thompson)
Travis Stecher, 3rd Grade Teacher at Steele Elementary School, transferring to Dean of Students at Lombard Middle School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Korey Bucher)
Dena Baity, Band Teacher 0.50 FTE Lombard Middle School/0.33 FTE Galesburg Junior High School/0.17 FTE Galesburg Senior High School, transferring to Director of Bands at Galesburg Senior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Andy Empey)
Mary Warnsing, 1st Grade Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, transferring to 2nd Grade Teacher at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (New Section)
Debra Cratty, Special Education Coordinator for the District, transferring to Director of Special Education for the District, effective July 1, 2024. (Replacing Luan Statham)
Mindi Ritchie, Director of Student and Staff Supports for the District, transferring to Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Student Supports for the District, effective July 1, 2024. (Replacing Self)
OVERLOAD, EXTRA DUTY, ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENT OR DIFFERENTIAL
TRANSFERS/APPOINTMENTS: Lucy Rieke, 1.0 FTE GHS Spring Musical at Galesburg Senior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Tyler Demaree) $3.775.00
Lucy Rieke, 1.0 FTE Musical Vocal Director at Galesburg Senior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Tyler Demaree) $1,258.00
Lucy Rieke, Assistant Director of District Choirs at Galesburg Senior High School, transferring to Director of Choirs at Galesburg Senior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Tyler Demaree)
Lucy Rieke, Theater Director at Galesburg Senior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Tyler Demaree) $3,775.00
Nicole Kistler, Freshman Volleyball Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Carly Smith) $3,246.00
Mark Harden Sr., Boys Golf Coach at Galesburg Senior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing James Noonan) $4,487.44
SUPPORT STAFF:
APPOINTMENTS:
Trudy Godde, 10 Month Attendance Secretary at Galesburg Senior High School, effective July 30, 2024. (Replacing Shakee’ Cunningham) $20.77 per hour.
TRANSFERS/CHANGE OF EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
Jarrod Chandler, Custodian Night 3 at Lombard Middle School, transferring to Custodian Night 2 at Lombard Middle School, effective May 20, 2024. (Replacing Rene Olivas)
Rylee Huston, Custodian 2nd Floor A at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, transferring to Custodian Night 3 at Lombard Middle School, effective May 20, 2024. (Replacing Jarrod Chandler)
Tylynn Bell, Substitute Custodian for the District, transferring to Custodian-Area C Position B at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, effective May 22, 2024. (Gary Barker) Gary Barker, Custodian Area C Position B at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, transferring to Custodian 2nd Floor Position A at Galesburg Junior Senior High School, effective May 20, 2024. (Replacing Rylee Huston)
Debra Williamson, Life Skills Paraprofessional at Lombard Middle School, transferring to Life Skills Paraprofessional at Steele Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Elisabeth Lynd)
Karey Johnson, Life Skills Paraprofessional at Galesburg Senior High School, transferring to Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at Galesburg Junior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Jessica Petty)
Lani Patch, Life Skills Paraprofessional at Galesburg Senior High School, transferring to Personal Attendant at Steele Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Teala Grant)
Teresa Hainds, ED Paraprofessional at Galesburg Senior High School, transferring to ED
Paraprofessional at Galesburg Junior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Baleigh Morey)
Barbara Krol, ED Paraprofessional at Galesburg Senior High School, transferring to Personal
Attendant at Galesburg Junior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Cynthia Gardner)
Tuesday Spinks, Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at Galesburg Senior High School,
transferring to Personal Attendant at Galesburg Senior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Katelyn Weese)
Megan Ollman, Library Paraprofessional at King Elementary School, transferring to
Kindergarten Paraprofessional at King Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (New Section)
Tammy Folger, Administrative Assistant for Human Resources for the District, transferring to Administrative Assistant District Registrar for the District, effective July 1, 2024. (Replacing Heather Hillhouse)
Megan Kane, Administrative Assistant for Grant Compliance, transferring to Administrative
Assistant for Human Resources Insurance Benefits for the District, effective July 1, 2024. (Replacing Tammy Folger)
Cindy Benson, Administrative Assistant for Director of Student and Staff Supports for the District, transferring to Administrative Assistant for Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources and Student Supports for the District, effective July 1, 2024. (Replacing Self) Dorothy Tapscott, Special Education Paraprofessional at Bright Futures Preschool, transferring to Personal Attendant at King Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Kyle Atwater)
Elizabeth Bodenhamer, Library Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School,
transferring to Communications Room Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Keely Patch)
Michelle Brechbuhler, Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at Galesburg Junior High School,
transferring to Personal Attendant at Galesburg Junior High School, effective August 6, 2024. (Replacing Eric Epperson)
RECALL TO REDUCTION IN FORCE POSITION:
Whitney Tabb, Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at Lombard Middle School, effective August 6, 2024.
Amie Saul, ISSP Paraprofessional at Lombard Middle School, effective August 6, 2024.
Jessica Petty Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at Steele Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024.
Victoria Ramirez, Life Skills Paraprofessional at Steele Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024.
Jennifer Melton, ISSP Paraprofessional at Galesburg Junior High School, effective August 6, 2024.
Beverly Pendleton, Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School, effective
August 6,2024.
Melissa Helms, Cross Categorical Paraprofessional at King Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024.
Vanessa Harlan, Begindergarten Paraprofessional at Bright Futures Preschool, effective August
6, 2024.
Terri Gibbs, Life Skills Paraprofessional at Steele Elementary School, effective August 6, 2024.
Rachel Gray, Personal Attendant Paraprofessional at Lombard Middle School, effective August 6, 2024.
Tammy Edwards, Kindergarten Paraprofessional at Steele Elementary School, effective August
6, 2024. Cynthia Gardner Personal Attendant Paraprofessional at Lombard Middle School, effective August 6, 2024.
Alicia Delafield, Communications Room Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School,
effective August 6, 2024.
Izabella Diaz, Communications Room Paraprofessional at Silas Willard Elementary School,
effective August 6, 2024.
Ashlee Coyle, Personal Attendant Paraprofessional at Steele Elementary School, effective
