8 Hires Approved by Parkland School Board

The Parkland School Board made the following personell moves at its Tuesday night meeting:

• Carol A. Molotzak, administrative assistant at Parkland High School, is retiring after 27 years of service, effective November 4, 2013.

• Gerald J. Lakics, head custodian at Kernsville Elementary School, is retiring after 10 years of service, effective June 30, 2013.

• Beth Kane, part-time clerical assistant at Kratzer Elementary School, effective June 28, 2013.

• Timarie E. Goodwin, part-time teaching assistant at Parkway Manor Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2012-2013 school year.

• Jeannie Hain, playground aide at Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2012-2013 school year.

• Denise M. Davis, crossing guard at Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School, effective at the end of the 2012-2013 school year.

• Gloria J. Snyder, food service employee, is retiring after 11 years of service, effective at the end of the 2012-2013 school year.

• Richard C. Fogelman, part-time custodian at Parkland High School, is retiring after 13 years of service, effective June 7, 2013.

• Paul T. Hudak, full-day school bus driver, is retiring after 35 years of service, effective May 31, 2013.

• Debra K. Tice, assistant girls volleyball coach at Parkland High School, effective June 7, 2013.

• Susan M. Baranek, Conservation Club advisor at Parkland High School, effective June 11, 2013.

• Traci L. Falco, Schnecksville, PA, as a first grade teacher at Kernsville Elementary School, effective August 27, 2013, at an annual salary of $49,921.  Ms. Falco is recommended as a temporary professional employee to replace Angela Miller, who resigned.

• Melissa A. Ricci, Bethlehem, PA, as a family and consumer science teacher at Orefield Middle School, effective August 27, 2013, at an annual salary of $58,787.  Ms. Ricci is recommended as a professional employee to replace Katherine Scheerer, who resigned.

• Sarah B. Leibelsperger, Kutztown, PA, as a district speech and language pathologist, effective August 27, 2013, at an annual salary of $58,787.  Ms. Leibelsperger is recommended as a professional employee for a new position approved in the 2013-2014 budget.

• Lee B. Moyer, Allentown, PA, as a sixth grade teacher at Springhouse Middle School, effective August 27, 2013, at an annual salary of $49,921.  Mr. Moyer is recommended as a substitute for a temporary vacancy to replace Samantha Edwards, who will be on a professional leave of absence.

• Alexis L. Oplinger, Allentown, PA, as a fourth grade teacher at Fred J. Jaindl Elementary School, effective August 27, 2013, at an annual salary of $49,921.  Ms. Oplinger is recommended as a substitute for a temporary vacancy to replace Nicol Moyer, who will be on a childrearing leave of absence. 

• Christopher J. Marx, Allentown, PA, as a sixth grade teacher at Springhouse Middle School, effective August 27, 2013, at an annual salary of $49,921, prorated.  Mr. Marx is recommended as a substitute for a temporary vacancy to replace Lindsay Tallarida, who will be on a childrearing leave of absence.

• Kate A. Robbins, Easton, PA, as a math teacher at Parkland High School, effective August 27, 2013, at an annual salary of $49,921.  Ms. Robbins is recommended as a substitute for a temporary vacancy to replace Sharon Gombotz, who is on a leave of absence.

• Rebecca Lewis, as a counselor for the 2013 Camp Discover program, at the board approved rate.