Luverne School Board hires new staff members

In just two meetings, Luverne School Board members took care of several position openings within the district.
The action took place in a special May 13 meeting and at their regular monthly meeting May 27.
After a year of posting three open custodian positions within the district, board members hired two — David Cutshaw and Lora Wynia — effective June 1.
With the retirement of middle-high school computer and business instructor Diana Erickson, board members hired Eric Arnold for the 2021-22 school year. His salary is $54,931.
Also at the May 13 meeting, board members accepted the resignation of custodian Scott Edwards, effective May 11.
Two additional teachers were hired in action at the May 27 meeting.
Board members hired Amy Chapa to replace retired Early Childhood Family Education/Discovery Time teacher Debbie Mitchell. Chapa receives an hourly rate of $29.18.
Also hired was elementary teacher Christina Aukes who replaced Liza Winkler, who resigned at the end of the 2020-21 school year. Aukes receives a salary of $42,417 and will start the 2021-22 school year.
In other personnel matters, the board:
•accepted the retirement of paraprofessional Barb Antoine, effective Aug. 31.
•approved the maternity leave request from English teacher Ann Sandager for 12 weeks beginning Sept. 26.
•received the resignation of speech-language teacher Rudi Vennard, effective June 2.
The activities office administrative assistant position was filled internally.