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Dixon Public Schools District 170 Approves New Hires and Personnel Actions

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The Dixon Public Schools District 170 Board approved several new hires, resignations, and other personnel actions at its meeting Wednesday, affecting various schools in the district. The changes include new teachers, paraprofessionals, and coaches, as well as resignations and retirements. These changes will impact the educational experience of students in the district.

Key Takeaways:

  • Eight new hires were approved for the district, including special education teachers, pre-K for all preschool teachers, an assistant principal, social workers, a choir teacher, and paraprofessionals.
  • Five employees changed their status within the district, including a paraprofessional moving to a new school and a building secretary being transferred to a different school.
  • Seven employees resigned from their positions, including special education teachers, a music teacher, a Title I teacher, and a paraprofessional.
  • Two employees announced their retirement, including a Title I teacher.
  • Two employees were dismissed, including a custodian and a paraprofessional.
  • A new physical education facilitator was approved for Dixon High School.
  • A third-grade facilitator resigned.
  • The district approved new coaches and activities for the 2024-2025 school year, including JV softball, accompanists, and summer strength coaches.
  • Two coaching/activities resignations were approved, including the RMS assistant Scholastic Bowl coach and the RMS Scholastic Bowl coach.

Statistics:

  • 8 new hires were approved for the district.
  • 5 employees changed their status within the district.
  • 7 employees resigned from their positions.
  • 2 employees announced their retirement.
  • 2 employees were dismissed.
  • 1 new physical education facilitator was approved for Dixon High School.
  • 1 third-grade facilitator resigned.
  • 7 new coaches and activities were approved for the 2024-2025 school year.

Sources:

  • "Board Approves New Hires and Personnel Actions," The Daily Gazette (Sterling, Ill.), 2025.
  • "Dixon Public Schools District 170," Sauk Valley, www.saukvalley.com.
  • "Tribune Content Agency, LLC," Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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