New hires and retirements: Dexter schools prepare for a transition in 2025

The Dexter Board of Education held a special meeting March 7. At that time, the board made several personnel moves.

The board approved the resignation, retirement, and/or recension effective at the conclusion of the 2024-25 school year of: Megan Miller, assistant principal at Central Elementary; Alex Brotz, middle school cheer coach; Rob Scott, fifth grade teacher; and Kathryn Ashley-bus driver and paraprofessional. These are effective Feb. 27 and March 4.

The board approved the hire of: Justin Peden, middle school head football coach; Natalie Gargas, middle school assistant volleyball coach; Amanda Galloway, middle school special services teacher; Rebekah Holt, ECSE teacher; and Jessica Marston, middle school English language arts teacher. These are for the 2025-26 school year, pending a favorable background check and appropriate certification.