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Ketchikan Gateway Borough School Board names Kara Forebear superintendent
Summary
The school board unanimously approved a two‑year contract for Kara Forebear as superintendent, $170,000 annually starting July 1, 2026, following a roll‑call vote of 6–0.
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Kara Forebear as the district’s superintendent under a two‑year contract with an annual salary of $170,000 beginning July 1, 2026. Member Montgomery moved the appointment; Member Ginter seconded. The clerk called the roll and the motion passed 6–0.
The appointment followed the board’s closed executive session earlier in the meeting; the chair reported they took no action while in executive session and exited at 5:30 p.m. Board members thanked the three finalists for participating in a process described by several members as long and difficult.
The contract will take effect July 1, 2026. The board did not record additional negotiated terms in the public motion; the district staff and the board will complete the contract paperwork and next steps consistent with district procedures.
