Wed, 03/10/2021 - 10:39am admin1 By: Amy Frankl-Brandt ALGONA—Janie Eischen has been hired as the director of teaching and learning, a new position in the Algona Community School District. She was introduced during the board of education’s regular meeting Monday evening, March 8. Eischen will be on a 210 day contract, the same as all of the building principals. “A district of this size needs a position like this,” Eischen said. The board also approved the bid for the Athletic Gateway and Softball Field. Five bids were received.