Johnson County School Board Approves Coaching Changes, Resignations, and Retirements
At their February meeting, the Johnson County School Board made several key personnel decisions impacting various schools across the district.
Coaching Changes
The board approved the appointment of Logan Leask as assistant soccer coach at Clear Creek Middle School and Tim Marton as assistant boys basketball coach at buffalo High school (BHS).In a meaningful shift, Farrah Patterson was transferred from assistant boys basketball coach to head girls basketball coach at BHS, effective instantly.
Nick smith was also moved within BHS, taking on the role of JV boys basketball coach, effective immediately. This follows the resignation of John Hepp, who held the position of head girls basketball coach at BHS, effective January 25.
Resignations and Retirements
The board accepted the resignation of several dedicated individuals. Michael Verdone, a full-time custodian at Meadowlark Elementary, resigned effective February 14. Candi Long, a secretary at the kaycee K-12 School, submitted her resignation effective February 20.
Two teachers announced their retirements, effective at the end of the school year. Heather Gorman Haas, a counselor at Cloud Peak Elementary, and Jennifer Lompe, a K-12 music teacher in Kaycee, both decided to step down after dedicating their careers to the district.
Call to Action
These staffing changes highlight the constant evolution within the Johnson county School District.The community can stay informed about future updates and developments by visiting the district’s official website and engaging with its social media channels.
How will the coaching changes and staff transitions impact the academic performance of students in the Johnson County School district?
Johnson County School District Navigates Coaching Changes and Staff Transitions
Recent personnel decisions within the Johnson County School District have sparked interest and prompted questions about the future of athletics and education within the community. Recently, we sat down with Dr. Sarah Thompson,Superintendent of Johnson County schools,to discuss these changes and their potential impact.
Conway: Dr. Thompson, could you provide some context for these recent coaching changes?
Thompson: Certainly. We are always striving to cultivate the best possible environment for our student athletes. These changes reflect our commitment to fostering growth and providing opportunities for both experienced and emerging coaches within our district.The appointments of Logan Leask and Tim Marton are additions to our highly qualified coaching staff, while the transition of Farrah Patterson to head girls basketball coach at buffalo High School recognizes her leadership qualities and dedication.
Conway: The change in leadership for the girls basketball program at Buffalo High School happened rather abruptly. What led to this transition?
Thompson: We appreciate the service of Coach John Hepp during his tenure at Buffalo High School. Given the ongoing needs of our girls basketball program and the conviction within our athletic department that Farrah Patterson is well-positioned to successfully lead the team, we felt this immediate change was in the best interest of our student athletes.
Conway: In addition to coaching changes, the district has also witnessed several resignations and retirements. How will these departures affect the district?
Thompson: We deeply value the contributions of everyone who has dedicated themselves to the Johnson County School District. We are grateful for the service of our departing staff members, and we are actively working to fill these positions to ensure continuity of high-quality education and support for our students.
Conway: What message do you have for parents and community members regarding the changes in the district?
Thompson: We understand that change can sometimes raise questions or concerns. We wont to assure our community that the Johnson County School District remains committed to providing a positive and supportive learning environment for all students. We encourage open communication and invite parents and community members to stay informed about district updates and developments through our website and social media channels.
