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December 21, 2023

Three NU staff members retire

 

By Michael Williamson, Richwood Gazette

North Union officials celebrated the retirements of three key district employees, roles the new superintendent said will be difficult to fill.

At the final 2023 board of education meeting Monday night, the group celebrated Rich Baird, retiring from his role as superintendent, Matt Burggraf retiring as middle school principal and Dar Allison retiring as the special education director.

Justin Ufferman, who left his role as principal of the high school to replace Baird, said that while he’s happy to see the three retire, the district is losing some “great people.” Ufferman shared comments with the board that he collected from staff members about the retir…

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