A new principal was hired at Lincolnwood High School during the Panhandle School Board meeting on Monday, June 24.

The board unanimously approved Ken Schuster as principal, pending the finalization of an administrative contract. He takes over for Kendall Elvidge, who resigned at the conclusion of the 2018-19 school year.

In other personnel matters, three people were hired to work at the Farmersville Grade School in different capacities. Stephanie Short was hired as a first grade teacher and Carrie Mathews was approved as Title I Teacher. Both are pending the successful completion of all state and local requirements. Additionally, Belinda Ernst was approved as a special education paraprofessional.

The board approved the hire of Sheena Wolfe as Lincolnwood Secretary and In-House substitute, pending successful completion of state and local requirements, and Monty Elvidge as assistant junior high baseball coach. The board also accepted the resignation of Sandi Friend-Jackson as Title I paraprofessional, effective June 22.

The next Panhandle School Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 15, at 7 p.m.