The DeKalb County Board of Education granted tenure to seven educators Thursday night during the regular monthly meeting held at DeKalb Middle School.
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The following teachers were recommended for tenure by Director of Schools Patrick Cripps:
David Dixon, Jennifer Judkins, Kristen Van Vranken, Melissa Hale, Lisa Neal, Angela Johnson, and Allison Rigsby.
“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,” wrote Director Cripps
Doug Stephens, Vice Chairman of the Board read Cripps’ written recommendation. Stephens presided over the meeting in the absence of Board Chairman W.J. (Dub) Evins, III.
Meanwhile, Director Cripps gave his monthly personnel report to the board.
Employment:
James Owen as custodian at Smithville Elementary School.
Leave of absence:
Jennifer Shores, School Psychologist, leave as requested
Teresa Spencer, Educational Assistant at DeKalb Middle School, leave as requested
Sydney Gremmels, Teacher at Smithville Elementary School, leave as requested.
Principals Kathy Bryant from DCHS, Julie Vincent from Smithville, Elementary School, Karen Knowles from Northside Elementary, and Randy Jennings at DeKalb Middle School each gave reports on activities at their schools. (VIEW VIDEO ABOVE FOR THEIR COMMENTS)
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