During a special meeting on April 18, the Weatherly Area School Board made the decision to promote Kristen Ritter from a part-time cafeteria aide to a full-time assistant business manager. Ritter, who returned to work last August after taking time off to raise her children, had previously worked in banking for 12 years. She will now be assisting the outgoing business manager, Leann Sites, whose final day with the board will be on May 21.
In addition to Ritter’s promotion, the board also addressed other personnel matters during the meeting. Lori Giannakouros was hired as a substitute cafeteria aide pending all clearances, Courtney Marscicano will join as a part-time paraprofessional, and Dianne Paisley was added as a substitute teacher. Interviews for a new business manager are currently ongoing.
A notable announcement was made during the meeting that Jeanine Snyder, the manager of food services for the Nutrition Group at Weatherly Area, will be leaving her position on May 1 for a new job opportunity. Snyder, who has been a leader in the district for seven years, expressed that it was a tough decision to leave. The Nutrition Group will begin the search for Snyder’s replacement.
In other business, the Property committee discussed necessary maintenance work, drainage options, and the condition of the old tennis courts. The softball field will receive additional dirt, and estimates for drainage work and renovation of the old tennis courts were shared during the meeting. The Athletics committee chairman provided feedback from winter coaches’ exit interviews and expressed gratitude for their hard work.
Future WASB meetings are scheduled for Wednesdays, May 1 and 8, at 6 p.m. in the Middle School LGI room.