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Silver Falls SD 4J board appoints Kishana Noll to fill vacant seat
Summary
After interviewing seven applicants, the Silver Falls School District board appointed Kishana Noll to finish a two-year term that runs through June 2027. Board members cited her local experience and education leadership; the board will swear her in Oct. 27.
The Silver Falls School District Board (SD 4J) appointed Kishana Noll to fill the board vacancy left by Tom Buchholtz, the board announced after a round of oral voting during its meeting.
Noll, who spoke about 30 years of experience in education — including roles as teacher, assistant principal and principal and, most recently, work as an investigator for the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission — told the board she would prioritize student-centered decisions, transparency and support for teachers. During her two-minute interview she emphasized using data to balance short-term needs with long-term planning.
Board members heard seven applicants in alphabetical order and conducted private deliberations before voting in a round where one candidate received five votes and one received one. Chair announced that Noll received the necessary majority and scheduled her swearing-in for the Oct. 27 workshop at 6:30 p.m.
Several board members said Noll's ties to Zone 7 and experience in local schools were decisive. Members also praised other candidates' qualifications, noting a competitive applicant pool that included veterans, educators, business owners and community volunteers.
The appointment fills the seat through June 2027; the board will follow its standard onboarding and public oath procedures at the scheduled workshop.
Next steps: Noll will be sworn in at the October 27 workshop and will take her seat for future regular meetings.
