Board Accepts Retirements and Creates New Administrative Position

Manhattan School District 114 Meeting | Jan. 14, 2026

Article Summary: The board formally accepted retirement letters from three staff members, with departure dates scheduled for future school years. Additionally, the board voted to create a new “Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent” position to support district operations.

Personnel Action Key Points:

• Retirements: The board accepted the future retirements of Lucinda Neighbors (1st Grade), Jerry Quer (Paraprofessional), and Carl Manouth (Resource Teacher).

• New Role: A new position, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent, was approved and will include the duties of School Board Recording Secretary.

• Timeline: The retirements are projected for 2026, 2029, and 2030, allowing for long-term planning.

The Manhattan School District 114 Board of Education on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026, handled several personnel matters, including the acceptance of future staff retirements and the creation of a new administrative support role.

Following a closed session, the board voted to accept letters of retirement from three district employees:

• Lucinda Neighbors: 1st Grade Teacher at Wilson Creek (Retiring 2029-2030 school year).

• Jerry Quer: Paraprofessional at Manhattan Junior High School (Retiring 2028-2029 school year).

• Carl Manouth: Resource Teacher at Manhattan Junior High School (Retiring June 5, 2026).

The board also unanimously approved the creation of a new position: Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent. This role will include the responsibilities of the School Board Recording Secretary. The board indicated that planning for this position has been ongoing for several months, and the job description was approved alongside the creation of the role.