June 9, 2023
By: Dwayne Page
Nine teachers have been granted tenure by the Board of Education.
During Thursday night’s monthly meeting, Director of Schools Patrick Cripps presented the names of Katie Barrett, Lacey Foutch, Justin Nokes, Thomas Cagle, Sarah Jacobs, Kelly Pyburn, Edward Dillard, Jennifer Martin, and Kristen Rowland requesting they be granted tenure.
“These teachers have successfully completed the probationary period of five years and received evaluations demonstrating an overall performance effectiveness level of above or significantly above expectations as required for tenure. It is my recommendation that these teachers be granted tenure,” said Director Cripps.
Meanwhile the following personnel have either resigned or retired:
Erica Birmingham, resigned as Assistant Band Director
Dr. Kathy Bryant, resigned from the central office as Supervisor of Instruction for grades 6-12
Summer Cantrell, resigned as Principal at Smithville Elementary School
Brittany Daniel, resigned as teacher
Beverly Ferrell, retired from DCHS as an educational assistant
Kyrsten Johnson, resigned as teacher
Terrie Kilgore, resigned as DCHS secretary
Jama Martin, retired as teacher
Shirley Ours, retired as SPED secretary
Tammy Payne, retired as teacher
Paris Rabidoux, resigned as teacher