MH Public Schools appoint new principal positions

In Thursday night’s session of the Mountain Home School Board, members approved the appointment of three employees, two will fill principal positions. The Superintendent of Mountain Home Public Schools, Dr. Jake Long, says Lindsey Blevins will take over as Pinkston Middle School’s Principal. Current Pinkston Principal Allyson Dewey has been transferred to Hackler Intermediate school to serve as principal there. Kyle McCarn has been appointed as the new Mountain Home Junior High School Principal. The current MHJH Principal, Ron Czanstkowski, has been transferred to assume the responsibilities of director of student services, transportation, and assessment.The board also approved the appointment of Megan Cantrell to the ALE Kindergarten and accepted the resignation of Larry Sorrels.

In other school board news, Long recognized three employees of the district for over 30 years of service. Patti Bell, Debbie Braunagel, and Devona Pendergrass were presented with plaques thanking them for their dedication.

The board heard presentations from Pendergrass for School Librarian Recognition Month. District librarians highlighted the essential roles they have in a child’s education. They performed an exercise challenging the board to distinguish between real websites and fakes. Pendergrass says this is just one example of how librarians interact with students to transform learning.

Another presentation was given by Michelle Paden representing Families Against Distracted Driving (FADD). FADD and the Last Dance Committee presented the school with The Last Dance banner, thanking all of the community sponsors. Board members received a CellSlip designed to prevent distracted driving. A phone placed in the slip will have all signals blocked until it is taken out.

In wrapping up the meeting, the annual legislative audit was approved. Long thanked Business Manager Ann Harned and staff for a seamless audit saying avoiding discrepancies is not an easy task.

Members also approved recommendations to apply for federal funds for the special education department, funds for new library software, funds for removing asbestos tile and disposing a bus.

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