During a recent school board meeting, several personnel changes were approved, including multiple resignations and new hires within the West Lawton School District.

The board unanimously accepted the resignation of Jason Leach, an elementary teacher at West Lawton Middle School, effective January 1, 2025. Similarly, Tamithia Rowden, an English Language Arts teacher at Bibb County High School, will resign on October 24, 2024. Adrianna Terry, a pre-K auxiliary teacher at West Lawton Elementary School, is set to leave her position on November 6, 2024. Additionally, Ashley Jones will step down as the head coach for both the boys' and girls' basketball teams at West Lawton Middle School, effective October 29, 2024.

In terms of new hires, the board approved Sheila Leonard as a nine-month custodian at West Lawton High School, effective November 1, 2024. Annie Miles was also hired as a bus driver, starting on the same date. Mary Rachelle Forsyth will join the team as a Child Nutrition Program worker at West Lawton High School, effective November 1, 2024. Furthermore, Matthew Allen was appointed as the head boys' and girls' basketball coach at West Lochte Middle School.

The board also approved a list of substitutes, including Becky Horton and Candice McGee as classroom substitutes, Candice Frederick as a classroom CNP custodian substitute, and Karen Phillips as a bus substitute.

Looking ahead, the next board work session is scheduled for November 6, 2024, at 1 PM, followed by a board meeting on November 12, 2024, at 5 PM.