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Among the changes in various school administrations this summer, the last two open positions have been filled. Superintendent Debra Livingston has named Jane Clayton assistant principal of Hillside Middle School and Kelly Bilodeau assistant principal of McLaughlin Middle School. Both women come to their new posts from previous positions within Manchester School District. Clayton served as athletic coordinator for Central High School since 2003 and has previous experience as interim assistant principal at Central and West high schools. She replaces the vacancy left by outgoing assistant principal Julie Machakos and joins assistant principal Shawn Baskerville under Hillside principal Brendan McCafferty. Bilodeau was a special education case manager for nine years at Southside Middle School, where she collaborated with teachers on curriculum and instruction for students with diverse learning styles. She replaces Tim Otis, who moved to West High School as assistant principal. Bilodeau ...

Superintendent of Schools Debra Livingston conditionally named the next principals of Hallsville Elementary School and Southside Middle School, pending Board of School Committee approval at next month’s scheduled meeting. Christi Michaud, currently a principal in Windham, will assume the top administrative position at Hallsville; Jennifer Gillis comes to Southside from her role as an assistant principal in Goffstown. Michaud's is a familiar name in the Manchester School District. She was a teacher at Green Acres Elementary School for more than ten years before becoming assistant principal at Golden Brook School in Windham in 2009. She has been that school’s principal since 2012. “I am excited to return to Manchester for the chance to lead the students and staff of Hallsville in their continued efforts toward high achievement,” said Michaud. “There is so much learning to celebrate, and the commitment to success among everyone in the Hallsville community is undeniable.” ...

Some schools in Manchester have new principals and/or assistant principals on staff  after voluntary shifts for the upcoming school year. Among the changes, Rachelle Otero is moving from her post as principal of Hallsville Elementary School to become full-time assistant principal at Smyth Road. McLaughlin Middle School assistant principal Tim Otis will assume the same role at Manchester High School West. He replaces Debora Roukey, who is joining the team of assistant principals at Central. “We’re fortunate to have strong administrators at all of our schools, which makes it possible for the executive team and school board members to honor requests by those looking for new opportunities,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Debra Livingston. “We respect their leadership and eagerness to bring new ideas to the schools where they’ll be serving.” Adjustments of school-level administrations mean a new principal will be hired for Hallsville. McLaughlin, which staffs two assistan...