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ForestParkReview.com Vol. 107, No. 32
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REVIEW AUGUST 7, 2024
Proviso‘behind’ on hiring for reinstated dean positions The district has filled two of five vacant positions
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By AMARIS E. RODRIGUEZ Staff Reporter
Despite the first day of school fast approaching, Proviso D209 is behind on hiring, with only two of five vacant dean positions filled. “We are behind,” Interim Supt. Alexander Aschoff said. “And that is going to hurt.” During a special meeting on Wednesday, July 31, the Board of Education approved the hiring of one dean, John Johnson for Proviso West. Johnson’s employment will be effective Aug. 4 and he will have a yearly salary of $100,000, according to the personnel report presented. Johnson joins Peter Zak, longtime Proviso teacher, who was previously hired to fill the one allocated dean position at Proviso Math and Science Academy. The board decided to table another hire during the July meeting due to concerns over the specific individual discussed in executive session. Aschoff said the district is having a hard time finding individuals for the position, with the salary range being one of the setbacks. See DEAN on page 9
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