Some new faces are now officially part of the Big Rapids Public School system.

 

The BRPS Board of Education approved seven new hires and/or promotions during Monday's meeting.

 

Superintendent Tim Haist says the new school year is looking good for both students and staff.

 

“We've had a great summer of hires. I feel like we have a very strong team. We've been able to hire people with great experience, very dedicated to our students, and I'm looking forward to having them be a part of our team.”

 

And, he says, the seven people approved at the meeting were just a fraction of those added to BRPS.

 

“Over the course of the summer we've hired over 20 people. We have a couple more para-pro positions that we are still working to fill but we're hopeful we'll have those filled by the end of the week.”

 

Those approved by the board on Monday include:

 

• High School Guidance Counselor Heather Woodworth

• High School Physical Education Teacher Josh Easler

• Middle School Math Interventionist Brandon Bennett

• Middle School Special Education Teacher Michelle Flachs

• Elementary Music Teacher Jeanna Lamar

• Elementary Specials Teacher Megan O'Hara

• High School Assistant Principle Joshua Bull