Jewell-The South Hamilton Community School Board Monday evening learned about the packages for early retirement requests for staff members. South Hamilton superintendent Heather Holm said the packages to certified and classified staff for 2026-27 that will include both a monetary and an insurance incentive and expressed intent to offer early retirement for an additional four years beyond the 2026-27 school year. The board also approved its mentoring and induction plan for the 2026-27 school year.The second reading on policies for discrimination and harassment based on sex prohibited and on religious expression were also approved at this week’s meeting. Stephanie Mills was hired as the new food service director for the South Hamilton Schools.
South Hamilton Elementary principal Steve Neuberger reported that the recent parent teacher conferences were above 90 percent. Veterans Day events at South Hamilton are all set for Wednesday with a breakfast and program at the school gymnasium. He also reviewed with the board the FAST or Formative Assessment for Teachers assessment results and plans to improve student performance before the testing in January. Preparations to ready the school buildings for winter are well underway. There is keen interest in numbers for the winter sports season for basketball and wrestling.