Othello superintendent names Amy Palmore to lead preschool; board reviews calendar and policy changes
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Summary
Superintendent Dr. Perez announced Amy Palmore was selected to lead the district preschool after internal interviews; the board also reviewed proposed calendar adjustments and a first reading of Policy 1400 on meeting times and approved routine agenda items 3-0.
At the meeting Dr. Perez (Speaker 4) briefed trustees on administrative changes and calendar and policy matters.
Dr. Perez announced that Jennifer Garza is transitioning into tech services, creating a preschool leadership vacancy that was filled after a panel interview process. The district selected Amy Palmore, a 25‑year district employee currently serving as dean at Juarez, to lead the preschool. Dr. Perez said Palmore will appear before the board at the next meeting to introduce herself and outline next steps.
The board also reviewed proposed calendar adjustments tied to workshop outcomes and the first reading of board policy 1400 on meeting times, which would formalize regular meeting times and align posting with RCWs. Dr. Perez said the adjustments are intended to make meeting times clearer to the public and consistent with state posting requirements; the policy change was presented as a first reading with potential approval at the next meeting.
Procedural votes: the board approved the meeting agenda earlier in the meeting and later approved required approvals; both motions passed by recorded voice tallies of 3-0. The chair closed the public session and the board recessed for five minutes before entering a 15-minute executive session to discuss the performance of a public employee; the chair stated no action would follow the executive session.
