Notebook: Canon-McMillan School Directors Accept Retirement of Longtime Employee

Canon-McMillan School Board met for its regular monthly meeting on Monday—at which directors accepted the resignation of one of the district's longtime employees.

The board unanimously accepted the resignation of Ruth Spencer from her position as accounting clerk for the purpose of retirement. The resignation is effective as of June 28.

Spencer will be paid for accumulated vacation, sick and personal time in accordance with her letter of resignation.

She has been with the district for 26 years.

"She is one of the most dedicated employees in the district," school Director Manuel Pihakis said prior to the vote.

Director Eric Kline nodded his head in agreement, adding with a smile, "I told her we aren't accepting her resignation."

The board also accepted the following resignations:

• Jennifer Gail from her position as a 3.25-hour cafeteria worker at Muse Elementary
• Erin Stankus from her position as Flag Corps sponsor
• Mark Galley from his position as middle school girls basketball coaches
• Mary Gidas from her position as varsity assistant girls swimming coach
• Evan DeRenzo from his position as assistant varsity boys soccer coach

In other business, the board also made the following volunteer appointments:

• Matthew Podlaszewski as varsity boys lacrosse
• Matt Maletta as varsity boys lacrosse
• Evan DeRenzo, boys soccer 

A new course at Canonsburg Middle School was also approved Monday. The course is titled "Common Core Pre-Algebra 7."