Jefferson approves indefinite contract for Terry

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With the sunset in the background, the foundation of the new gymnasium at Jefferson C-123 School stands out. The Jefferson Board of Education discussed several designs for the gym floor and bleachers at the regular meeting Wednesday.

CONCEPTION JUNCTION — Barb Terry doesn’t look like she’s going anywhere anytime soon.

At the regular meeting of the Jefferson C-123 Board of Education Wednesday evening, the board decided to extend an indefinite contract to Terry, who teaches second grade. If Terry accepts her indefinite contract, which is the equivalent to gaining tenure, she will join 13 other district teachers who also have indefinite contracts.

The board also extended principal Charley Burch’s contract through the next school year, as well as the contracts of several probationary teachers.

The approved contracts were extended to:

Linda Scott, elementary gifted program teacher, part-time

Nancy Lewis, Title I Reading Coordinator, half-time

Courtney Denne, third grade

Bill Meiners, fifth and sixth grade

Rachel Denne, Pre-kindergarten and Parents As Teachers

Cree Beverlin, social studies, grades 6-12

Jennifer Coburn, middle and high school math

Cecily Lanier, instrumental and vocal music

Carla Peery, K-12 art.

During the meeting, the board also held a discussion on the floor and bleachers for the new gymnasium and voted to accept the 2017-2018 calendar.