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Meridian School Board appoints Dr. Kurt Harbell as interim superintendent
Summary
The Meridian School Board voted April 30 to appoint Dr. Kurt Harbell as interim superintendent effective July 1, 2026, and approved his interim contract. The board also confirmed the hires by roll call and discussed related scheduling to support budget timelines.
The Meridian School Board voted April 30 to appoint Dr. Kurt Harbell as interim superintendent, effective July 1, 2026.
The board chair announced the appointment, saying, "This is to appoint Dr. Kurt Harbell as our interim superintendent, and that is effective 07/01/2026." The chair then conducted a roll-call vote. Jasmine voted yes; the chair recorded Michelle as a yes; the chair recorded her own yes, and the appointment passed.
The board later approved the interim superintendent contract. A committee member moved to approve the contract and the chair seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.
Why it matters: the interim appointment puts a named administrator in place before the district's upcoming budget work and the start of the next fiscal term. Board members and staff said scheduling adjustments had been made to accommodate budget approvals before the summer break.
The board took related procedural steps: the approval of the interim contract follows the appointment and clarifies the board's immediate personnel authority; no additional contract terms beyond approval were discussed on the record.
Next steps: the appointment takes effect July 1, 2026. The board noted upcoming meeting dates for further business, including budget approvals and a special meeting for graduation.
