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JOHNSTOWN The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education recently approved creation of a 12-month school secretary position.
In related personnel action, the board approved the probationary appointment of Justine Lewis as administrative assistant 12 months per year. The salary for the position is $37,375 annually, retroactive to Jan. 19.
The board temporarily amended the appointment of teacher aide Amber Rumrill, effective Feb. 12.
“This is a change from five hours a day to seven hours a day,” noted board President Christopher Tallon.
The position runs through June 30, and the action is pursuant to the Civil Service Employees Association collective bargaining agreement.
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JOHNSTOWN The Greater Johnstown School District Board of Education on Thursday authorized a public referendum in May to reduce the number of its board members from nine to seven.
The board passed a resolution to allow voters to downscale the board via a proposition at the district’s annual election May 18. If approved, the change wouldn’t take effect until May 2022.
Board President Christopher Tallon indicated that three volunteer board members’ seats are up this year and two of them might not be running for reelection. They are: Ronald Beck, Susanne Fitzgerald and Kathryn Zajicek.
The Johnstown school board in recent years has had a problem finding persons in the community interested in running. Still, Tallon put the word out Thursday.