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Mendota District 280 Board of Education announces personnel changes

Teachers, coaches and bus drivers among additions

Mendota Township High School went on soft lockdown Friday morning for roughly 30 minutes during first and second period.

At the Mendota Township High School District 280 Board of Education’s last meeting, a number of personnel employment actions were approved.

The board hired two teachers for the 2026-27 school year. Josef McKee was hired as a science teacher, and Aaron Beale was hired as a math teacher.

The board hired Jennifer Watson as a second shift custodian, effective at the end of May 2026. Watson is currently a cafeteria worker in the district.

The district is now looking for a replacement for Watson’s current position for the 2026-2027 school year.

The board hired two bus drivers, Christal Bush and Tonie Whisenton.

The board approved a pair of volunteer coaches. Logan Griggs will coach baseball and Madeline Piller will coach track.

The board hired Cody Zinke as a summer weight room supervisor.

The board accepted the resignation of Jared Ortega as a concession supervisor, effective at the end of this school year.

The board accepted the resignation of Chris Salazar as an assistant volleyball coach, effective immediately.