(KNZA)--The Hiawatha School Board approved several new hires and resignations when they meet Monday.

Following an executive session, the board approved the hiring of Becky Shamburg as middle school English Language Arts teacher, Heath Simmer as head middle school football coach and Michael Gabbard as High School assistant boys and girls track and field coach.

The board also accepted the resignations of Jackie Meyer as 4th grade teacher, Evans Brockhoff as 1st grade teacher, Zach Nelson as middle school assistant football coach and Kristin Lock as middle school assistant volleyball coach.

The resignations are effective at the end of the current school year.