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Sultan superintendent announces retirement effective June 30, 2025; board told to begin planning
Summary
Superintendent told the board he will retire after the 2024–25 school year, with an official last day of June 30, 2025; he asked the board to plan for a search and to form a committee to review OSPI emergency rules on student discipline.
The superintendent of Sultan School District told the board at the Aug. 26 meeting that the 2024–25 school year will be his final year and that his official last day will be June 30, 2025. He said he will provide a written notice and intends to give the board adequate time to conduct a superintendent search.
In his report the superintendent reflected on 32 years in education and discussed next steps for the district: assembling a small internal committee (principals, teachers and a director) to review new OSPI emergency rules on student discipline and advising the board to complete Open Public Meetings Act training. He also thanked community donors and staff volunteers for recent events such as a backpack giveaway and noted ongoing board support for student services initiatives.
Board members thanked the superintendent for his service and discussed training and policy alignment work that should proceed during the transition period. The superintendent said he will share more specifics in future updates and work with the board on a timeline for the recruitment process.
What happens next: The superintendent will put his retirement notice in writing; staff will convene the recommended committee to align policies with OSPI rules and return findings to the board.
