(KLZA)-- The Auburn Board of Education approved several new hires, including administrators when they met Monday evening. 

Marty Hughes has been hired as the new Middle School / Highs School Principal.  Hughes currently works at the Parkview Christian School in Lincoln.  His salary was approved at $90,000.  

Jeff Schwartz has been hired as the new Middle School / High School Assistant Principal and Activities Director.  His salary will be $79,000.  

A Middle School Guidance Counselor has also been hired.  McKayla Yearly will fill the position.  Superintendent Kevin Reiman said the Board considered leaving the position open, but the Administration Team felt it was critical to the success of the school district to fill the position.  

Contracts were also approved for Becky Bridgewater to serve as a Special Education Level 3 instructor. Matthew Stubbs was hired as Band Director. He now teaches at Southern Valley.  Dennis Andaraiese was hired to teach Industrial Technology.  He teaches in Conrad, Montana and wants to return to Nebraska. 

The  Board also accepted the resignation of High School Special Education Instructor Denise Buethe.