The Dixon Public Schools District 170 Board approved several personnel actions Sept. 24. They include:
New hires
Dennis Cardot, custodian at Madison School
Elyse Drowns, custodian at Dixon High School
Stacey Goldman, paraprofessional at Washington School
Ian Gordon, custodian at Dixon High School
Kris Kruger, crossing guard at Madison School
Kayla Sharp, paraprofessional at Washington School
Facilitators
Paige Cater, K-5 special education facilitator
Change of status
Calista Crone, from permanent substitute to special education teacher at Dempsey Day School
Paul Downs, from custodian at Reagan Middle School to head custodian at Dempsey Day School
Resignation
Ruth Straw, paraprofessional at Washington School
Dismissal
Heriberto Brito, custodian at Dixon High School
2025-26 RMS coaches/activities
Jake Hubbell, boys basketball, half stipend
LaQuan Pittman, boys basketball
Oscar Van Sickle, boys basketball, half stipend
Doug Hicks, boys basketball, half stipend
Chad Weigle, boys basketball, half stipend
Seth Nicklaus, boys basketball
2025-26 coaches/activities resignations
Sarah Hansen, spring musical choreographer
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