by Tracy McCue, Sumner Newscow — The Wellington School Board held a short special meeting Monday afternoon. After a 10 minute executive session, the board hired Stephanie Smith as the new Kennedy Elementary Principal.

Smith is the wife of Luke Smith – the new USD 353 activities director. She has been a Wellington Middle School math teacher.

Smith replaces Randy Fox, who resigned to take a job in the Topeka area.

In other hirings:

•Mildred Lucagbo-Arrington was hired as a high school math teacher;

•Kathleen Maddox was hired as an Occupational Therapist.

Wellington is still looking for a high school chemistry teacher.

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In other business, the board approved:

• a Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure agreement;

•Skid-Steer Lease Agreement;

•Fundraising proposals;

•additional personnel;

•informational packet for enrollment.

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