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Personnel Matters Handled In Chillicothe R-II Executive Session

The Chillicothe R-II School Board handled personnel matters in closed executive session.

Superintendent’s Contract

The board approved an additional contract year for the Superintendent Dr Dan Wiebers, extending the current contract through the 2028-2029 school year.

Certified Staff Hires (2026-27):

  • James Cookinham – 6-12 Band Director
  • Phoebe Pyrtle – K-5 Art Teacher
  • Lisa McPherson – Kindergarten Teacher

Certified Staff Resignations

  • Dawson Wheeler – High School Social Studies Teacher (Effective – end of 2025-26)

Support Staff Hires:

  • Gary Moore – Full-Time Route Driver

Support Staff Resignations:

  • Morgan Scheib – CELC Paraprofessional

Extra Duty – Resignations:

  • Dawson Wheeler – Assistant High School Football Coach
  • Dawson Wheeler – Assistant High School Wrestling Coach
  • Dawson Wheeler – Freshman Class Sponsor

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