A “temporary executive assistant” position advertised by the Haines Borough replaces a contract position held by resident Debra Schnabel, according to manager Mark Earnest.

Schnabel was hired as a “project clerk” during construction of the Haines School, replacing Lisa Lashinsky. Schnabel, however, proposed to work the job as a contractor instead of a full-time employee.

Schnabel’s contract with the borough has been renewed since school construction, and she has been assigned to assist with…