The Weatherly Area School Board recently made changes to their staff, with Kristen Ritter being transferred from a part-time cafeteria aide role to a full-time assistant business manager position. Ritter, who returned to work last August after taking time off to raise her children, brings 12 years of banking experience to her new role. She will be working alongside outgoing business manager Leann Sites, whose last day is scheduled for May 21.
In addition to Ritter’s transfer, the board made other personnel decisions, including hiring Lori Giannakouros as a substitute cafeteria aide, Courtney Marscicano as a part-time paraprofessional, and Dianne Paisley as a substitute teacher, pending all clearances. The search for a new business manager is still ongoing.
During committee reports, the Property committee discussed necessary work on the school grounds, including drainage issues and the condition of the old tennis courts. Plans to add more dirt to the softball field were shared, along with estimates for drainage work and the removal of old tennis courts. The athletics committee chairman, Ryan Binder, reported positive feedback from winter coaches during exit interviews and thanked them for their dedication.
The board also expressed gratitude for the service of outgoing business manager Leann Sites at their meeting held on April 10 and announced that Jeanine Snyder will be leaving her position as the manager of food services for the Nutrition Group at Weatherly Area after seven years of service on May 1st. Bonnie Barbush commended Snyder for her work and appreciated her contributions during her tenure.
