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McMinnville School Board accepts superintendent separation agreement after contested meeting
Summary
After a contentious public comment period, the McMinnville School District board voted 5–2 April 14 to accept a separation agreement with Superintendent Debbie Brockett, placing her on leave through June 30 and providing salary and benefits for the 2025–26 school year under terms the board said would be documented in a written agreement.
McMinnville — After more than three hours of public comment and extensive board discussion, the McMinnville School District Board of Directors voted 5-2 on April 14 to accept a separation agreement with Superintendent Debbie Brockett. The agreement places Brockett on leave through June 30 and provides for salary and insurance benefits for the 2025–26 school year under terms the board said would be finalized in the written separation; the transcript does not specify a dollar amount.
The agreement also includes a waiver by Brockett of future legal claims against the district and provision for limited cooperation during the transition, according to materials the board discussed in public session. The board named Director Stephanie Frost to serve as acting superintendent during the interim period.
The vote followed a polarized…
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