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Perkiomen Valley Superintendent Barbara Russell to retire June 30, 2026
Summary
Superintendent Barbara Russell publicly announced she will retire effective June 30, 2026. The board thanked Russell and administration attached a retirement letter to the agenda.
Superintendent Barbara A. Russell told the Perkiomen Valley School District board she will retire at the end of the current school year, effective June 30, 2026.
"My public announcing of my retirement, for June 30 this school year," Russell said during her superintendent's report. She attached a letter to the board agenda expressing gratitude for her career and support from colleagues and family.
Board members responded with appreciation. President White and others praised Russell's leadership and contribution to district governance; the board plans follow-up steps for transition and noted further details will be shared in coming weeks.
Next steps: the district will begin internal planning for the transition and arranging search/timelines in the coming months; no interim appointment details were announced at the meeting.
