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Seattle School District picks Ben Scholdner as next superintendent, authorizes contract talks
Summary
The Seattle School District No. 1 board voted unanimously at a special meeting to select Ben Scholdner as superintendent and authorized the board president and vice president, with legal counsel, to negotiate an employment contract that will be returned to the board for approval; Scholdner is expected to begin in early 2026.
The Seattle School District No. 1 Board of Directors voted unanimously Wednesday to select Ben Scholdner as the district's next superintendent and authorized the board president and vice president, with legal counsel, to negotiate an employment contract to be presented to the full board for approval.
The decision came at a special meeting called to order at 4:30 p.m. and followed months of a confidential national search paired with broad community engagement. "More than 3,000 people participated in…
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