Search for science teacher continues

The Odessa School Board met May 23 in the high school library to the disappointing news that a new science teacher, to whom a job offer had been made to fill the position being vacated by Jeff Wehr, had decided not to accept the Odessa job. The search thus continues for another candidate.

In other personnel-related matters, the board approved paying bonuses to Duane Pitts and Marianne Iksic based on their National Board Certifications. They also accepted the resignation of Amy Hunt as the Pep Club Advisor.

Coaching contracts for the next school year were approved for Bruce Todd (head football...