The Alva School Board hired three new teachers and learned of two resignations during Monday's regular meeting. Board President Jane McDermott was absent so Vice President Tiffany Slater presided over the meeting. Other board members present were Karen Koehn, Larry Parker and Shane Hansen.

One year temporary contracts were approved for three new teachers. Sasha Kirkpatrick will teach Lincoln and Longfellow physical education. Steffanie Nichols will teach middle school history, and Carly Williams will teach English language arts.

Superintendent Tim Argo announced two resignations. Emily Kennedy...