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North Marion introduces incoming business manager Kim Dowd, cites turnaround work in Silver Falls
Summary
Superintendent Daniel Bush introduced Kim Dowd as the district's incoming business manager, citing her work in Silver Falls where she helped restore reserves and reduce short-term borrowing; Dowd thanked the committee and said she looks forward to supporting staff and students.
Superintendent Daniel Bush introduced Kim Dowd as North Marion School District's incoming business manager, effective July 1. Bush highlighted Dowd's recent work in Silver Falls School District, including rebuilding reserve accounts and paying down short-term loans, and described those accomplishments as part of the reason for hiring her.
Kim Dowd (speaker 3) addressed the committee, saying she is service-oriented, has experience in school finance and looks forward to working with Linda Murray and the North Marion team. Dowd noted that turnaround work is a team effort and acknowledged the community impacts of difficult financial decisions.
Why it matters: The business manager position oversees district finance and will lead implementation of the budget adopted by the committee and later the board.
