MONROE - Monroe schools' agriculture education program will go on this year - with or without a permanent instructor.
Ag instructor Kirk Kramp resigned his position Monday to accept a job in Campbellsport, the district he came from, Jennifer Thayer, director of curriculum and instruction for the school district, said Tuesday.
With school starting in less than two weeks, it could pose a problem to get someone hired and in place for the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Or not. Thayer said the district posted the position Monday and already has two applicants.
While having two weeks to fill the position before school starts is not ideal, the district occasionally finds qualified applicants on such short notice.
"It's a gamble," Thayer said. "You never know what you're going to get."
She said MHS Principal Mark Burandt will begin interviews this week to expedite the hiring process.
The ag teacher is responsible for about six classes at Monroe High School and Monroe Middle School, which includes about 125 to 150 students.
Even if a suitable teacher cannot be hired before school begins, the ag program will continue as planned. "Worst-case scenario, we'll have a long-term sub," Thayer said. "We have ways to cover it."
Ag instructor Kirk Kramp resigned his position Monday to accept a job in Campbellsport, the district he came from, Jennifer Thayer, director of curriculum and instruction for the school district, said Tuesday.
With school starting in less than two weeks, it could pose a problem to get someone hired and in place for the first day of school on Tuesday, Sept. 2.
Or not. Thayer said the district posted the position Monday and already has two applicants.
While having two weeks to fill the position before school starts is not ideal, the district occasionally finds qualified applicants on such short notice.
"It's a gamble," Thayer said. "You never know what you're going to get."
She said MHS Principal Mark Burandt will begin interviews this week to expedite the hiring process.
The ag teacher is responsible for about six classes at Monroe High School and Monroe Middle School, which includes about 125 to 150 students.
Even if a suitable teacher cannot be hired before school begins, the ag program will continue as planned. "Worst-case scenario, we'll have a long-term sub," Thayer said. "We have ways to cover it."