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Kennewick board approves contract for Lance R. Hansen as next superintendent
Summary
The Kennewick School District Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a three-year contract for Lance R. Hansen as superintendent effective July 1, 2025.
The Kennewick School District Board of Directors voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a three-year employment contract for Lance R. Hansen as superintendent, effective July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028.
Board members said the district ran a multi-night public selection process and reviewed community and staff feedback before choosing Hansen. The board recorded a roll-call approval on the contract during the regular business meeting.
Board members and officials described the selection as the result of a thorough search that included public input, multiple public interviews and required executive sessions. Several directors noted Hansen’s record of classroom-focused leadership and accreditation work in his previous district and said those accomplishments influenced the selection.
The contract was placed before the board under new business. The motion to approve the contract was made on the record and carried in the roll-call vote. The board’s vote was recorded as: Annie Malto — yes; Mr. Connors — yes; Dr. Miller — yes; Ms. Gledhill — yes; Mr. Valentine — yes; Mr. Galbraith — yes. The board also recorded an advisory roll-call following the motion.
The board did not specify contract salary details or additional contract terms in the public discussion; the motion referenced the start and end dates in the contract presented at the meeting. A staff member indicated the board would share additional contract documents and next steps through district channels as permitted under law.
Hansen will succeed Dr. Pierce, who presided at the meeting. Board members said they expect a minimal transition period and thanked community members, staff and students who participated in the public interview process.
No amendments to the contract were recorded at the meeting. The board took no other related formal actions during the session.
What happens next: The district will complete final administrative steps to execute the contract and announce transition arrangements to school and district staff. The effective start date in the contract is July 1, 2025.
