Culbertson School Board Approves Staff Hires

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The Culbertson School District Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 17, and approved several staff hires and contract renewals for the 2026-2027 school year, including new hires for elementary/junior high track assistant coach and an elementary teaching contract, as well as tenure and non-tenure teaching contract renewals.

Why it matters

The school board's decisions on staffing and contracts are crucial for maintaining continuity and quality of education for the Culbertson community. Approving new hires and renewing contracts helps ensure the district has the teachers and staff needed to support student learning and development.

The details

At the meeting, the board approved the hiring of Jenna Bowker as the elementary/junior high track assistant coach. They also approved tenure teaching contracts for 19 teachers and non-tenure teaching contracts for 7 teachers. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2027 junior high/high school principal contract for Mike Olson and the 2026-2027 curriculum director and elementary principal contract for Parenteau.

• The Culbertson School District Board of Trustees met in regular session on Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 6:30 p.m.
• The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m.