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Superintendent announces hire of principal James Ries, details training, Kinder Jumpstart and facilities concerns
Summary
Superintendent Kim announced the hiring of James Ries as principal for Central Howell and Pratham, outlined professional development and early-learning programs (including a state-funded Kinder Jumpstart), and warned the board about aging HVAC equipment and planned facility tours during work sessions.
Superintendent Kim told the board the district has hired James Ries to serve as principal for Central Howell and Pratham; Ries is a former district assistant principal who will begin formally on the district start date. "James Ries is back... he will report to the district on the third fourteenth officially," Kim said, noting Ries brings prior experience in the district and has children in Silver Falls schools.
Kim gave a brief professional development calendar for fall: administrator first‑aid/CPR/Narcan…
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