(KNZA)--The Hiawatha School Board Monday evening accepted several resignations and approved several new hires.

Following an executive session, the board accepted the resignation of high school science teacher Mariah Haverkamp, effective December 31, 2023.

The board approved the hiring of Tatum Lockwood to serve as high school biology/science teacher for the second semester of this school year.

The board approved the hiring of Taylor Vaughn as middle school/high school band instructor for the 2024-25 school year.

The board also accepted the resignation of high school head football coach Michael Downward and approved hiring Sheri Nelson as high school head softball coach.

In addition, the board accepted the resignation of Jennifer Pierce as high school cheer coach and approved hiring Staci Simmer to replace her, effective immediately.