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Forest Grove board affirms superintendent as effective; intends to negotiate contract extension through 2028
Summary
After a redesigned evaluation process, the board found Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West effective across agreed focus areas and said it plans to negotiate a contract extension through June 30, 2028.
The Forest Grove School Board completed its annual evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Suzanne West and announced it will pursue a contract extension through June 30, 2028.
In a summary read at the May 13 meeting, the board said it "believes doctor West is effective" in three agreed areas of focus that align with the district strategic plan: vision and leadership, culturally responsive instructional leadership, and organizational management. The board also noted the evaluation process was redesigned in a fall work session and included a midyear self‑evaluation and two executive sessions.
Why it matters: The board's finding of effectiveness and its stated intent to enter negotiations for a contract extension signal leadership continuity and a board commitment to stability as the district navigates budget and legislative uncertainty.
The summary credited Dr. West with strengthening systems, updating board policies, and maintaining community engagement. The board said it will follow the contract terms and engage in negotiations to extend the superintendent's contract through 06/30/2028.
Dr. West thanked the board and staff, saying a superintendent does not work alone and praising the team that supports district operations. The action reported at the meeting reflects the board's intention to negotiate; the transcript does not record a formal roll‑call vote authorizing a specific contract amendment at the meeting.
