Beaverton School Board unanimously appoints Mike Scofield as interim superintendent

The Beaverton School Board voted unanimously on Jan. 13 to appoint Mike Scofield as interim superintendent after Dr. Balderas’ departure at the end of January, the board announced. The appointment is contingent on completion of any required licensing steps.

Board leaders said the decision followed an internal and external review of candidates intended to preserve continuity through the leadership transition. In remarks before the vote, multiple directors emphasized stability, knowledge of the district budget and operations, and trust in Scofield’s ability to lead during the search for a permanent superintendent.

The board chair announced the motion and held a roll call; the chair stated that all seven board members voted in favor. Board members praised Dr. Balderas for his years of service and thanked staff for supporting the transition.

Next steps: the board will proceed with its superintendent search and the interim will assume duties pending verification of required licensure. No additional conditions or an effective date beyond the Jan. 31 transition were provided in the meeting record.