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New superintendent outlines back-to-school schedule, staffing and priorities
Summary
John Roloff, the district’s new superintendent, reviewed administrative staffing, upcoming back-to-school events and priorities for the coming year, and the board introduced new principals and staff.
John Roloff, recently appointed superintendent of Blue Ridge Unified School District No. 32, reviewed the district’s administrative changes, upcoming back-to-school events and initial priorities during his first superintendent’s report to the governing board.
Roloff thanked staff and coaches who worked through the summer and said the district will hold teacher reporting and orientation during the week of Aug. 4. Back-to-school nights are scheduled Aug. 5 for junior high and high school (staggered start times to accommodate families) and Aug. 6 for the elementary school. School is scheduled to begin Aug. 11.
Roloff said the district will run a book study, The Heroes Within, and emphasized a commitment to ensuring “all means all,” stating the district will focus on reaching all students. He also noted administrative teams attended a leadership conference in Flagstaff.
The board and Roloff discussed staffing needs. District staff reported ongoing recruitment for a band director and for a chemistry teacher; personnel adjustments were discussed to cover Career and Technical Education (CTE) graphics and chemistry if required. The high school indicated Sofia (last name not specified in the transcript) moved from the district office to handle fundraising and school finance at the high school.
Board members introduced new administrators: Chris Johnson, the new junior high principal, and Courtney Hoffmeyer, the new business manager. Board members and staff expressed appreciation for maintenance staff who worked on campus improvements.
Why it matters: Timelines for teacher reporting, back-to-school nights and the first day of class affect family planning and program readiness. Staffing gaps in band and some CTE courses were noted as priorities ahead of the school year.
Details - Teacher report/back-to-school week: begins Aug. 4 (teachers); back-to-school nights Aug. 5 (junior high and high school staggered) and Aug. 6 (elementary); first day of school Aug. 11. - Staffing: district is recruiting a band director and at least one science/chemistry teacher; staff also discussed potential internal reassignments to cover a graphics/CTE class. - New personnel introduced: John Roloff (superintendent), Chris Johnson (junior high principal) and Courtney Hoffmeyer (business manager).
Next steps: District staff will continue recruitment for remaining vacancies and finalize parent- and community-facing schedules and handbooks ahead of the start of school.
