School board approves new hires

The Hot Springs County school board held a special meeting on March 6 to discuss staffing recommendations.

The board accepted the resignation notice from Lisa Pierce as teacher effective at the end of her 2015-16 teaching contract. The board also approved the employment of Chauncy Johnson as business manager effective May 16, Shane Corpening as 2016-17 social studies teacher and Jessica Lee as 2016-17 secondary math teacher. All employment recommendations are contingent upon receipt of a clear background report.

Board members in attendance at the meeting were Clay VanAntwerp, Nichole Weyer, Dan Pebbles and Jennifer Axtell. VanAntwerp was appointed the temporary chairman in lieu of Tobi Johansen's absence. Board members Melissa Johnson and Travis Bomengen were also absent from the meeting.