Under a staffing plan that responds to the departure of vice-principal Michelle Byer, the Haines Borough school board Monday approved hire of a “dean of students” position for grades 6-12.

The position would pay about $68,000 plus benefits.

The hire will save the district about $45,000 in the coming year, according to district superintendent Michael Byer, Michelle Byer’s husband. Michelle Byer earns $106,000 in salary and benefits and works half-time as the district’s special…