The report is by Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey.
The Morrison School Board met on Monday, April 20, 2026, with all Board members in attendance.
The filling of teaching positions for the 2026-2027 school year were noted; there currently are five openings. There are hopes that those positions will be filled from the current list of available applicants.
In other personnel action, the following actions were noted.
- Resignations:
- Lynette Foree – MHS F/S Volleyball Coach
- Azaylia Ramos – MHS Cheer Coach
- Shawn Swaim – MHS Varsity Boys Basketball Coach
- Retirements:
- Lisa Vanderlaan – Northside Cafeteria
- Kim Hunter – JH Classroom Paraprofessional
- Jeff Brands – MHS Day Custodian
- Hires:
- Gary Nickell – MHS Day Custodian
- Matt Lucas – MHS Night Custodian
- Ashley Anderson – MHS Office Manager
- Peyton Ward – JH History Teacher
- Michelle Munson – HS Guidance Counselor
- Tristan Munroe – Speech and Language Pathologist
The Board approved the following by a unanimous vote.
- Approval of asbestos removal and disposal for Northside Elementary
- Amendment to the Health Life Safety Plan
- Approval of the Facility Improvement Plan that impacts all buildings
- Funds for improvements to come from the Health Safety Funds, sales tax revenue, and bonds.
The Morrison School Board of Education will meet again at 6:00 p.m. at the District Office (100 E. Knox Street) on Monday, May 18 2026.