On Monday, Bluffton school board accepted the resignation of Tim Closson, elementary principal effective June 30, and his rehire beginning Aug. 1. In August his salary will be reset at $70,000.

Greg Denecker, Bluffton superintendent, told the Icon that if Closson remains as principal for five years the school system will get one year free plus an average savings of over $14,000 per year.

In addition, two new hires were approved for next school year on Monday.

Contracts were issued to:
• Kate Bauer, high school English, 1-year contract, $33,557. She is a recent University of Findlay graduate.
• Elizabeth Smith, guidance counselor, 1-year contract, $60,000. She comes from the Lima City Schools.

ALL BOARD ACTION IS IN THE BOARD AGENDA ATTACHED AT THE BOTTOM -

Twenty-three supplemental contracts for next school year were approved. These include coaching positions and one assistant band director contract.

Contracts and assignments also approved follow:
• Two substitute teachers
• One substitute educational aide
• One Saturday school supervisor
• One home tutor
• One student teacher assignment

The 2017 list of Bluffton High School graduates was approved.

In other action, the board set the Bluffton Public Library budget hearing from 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 26.