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Board creates Dean of Students positions at Sebree and Providence
What happened
On July 13, the board approved Dean of Students positions at Sebree and Providence. The motion passed 4–1; Venita Murphy opposed it, expressing concern that renaming a role could reduce an employee’s pay by several thousand dollars.
Why it matters to families
The decision changes student-support leadership at two elementary schools. The minutes do not provide job descriptions, salaries, or staffing implementation dates.
The evidence
Order #1063 records the 4–1 vote and the minutes summarize the pay-title concern.
The source
Official KSBA minutes — July 13, 2026See the full record for Webster County Schools.
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