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Board narrows Chelsea Beck replacement to seven finalists; interviews scheduled next week

Richland School Board of Directors · February 20, 2026
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Summary

From 19 applicants the board selected seven finalists — Tamara Bernett, Dan Evans, Kristenberg, Alexis Painter, Michelle Robertson, Linda Starret and Beth Stevens — for in-person 15-minute interviews at a special meeting next week, with executive session and a vote to follow and swearing-in planned for Oct. 28.

The Richland School Board voted to invite seven finalists for in-person interviews to fill the vacancy left by Chelsea Beck.

From 19 applicants, board members narrowed the list and agreed on seven names to be invited back for 15-minute individual interviews at a special board meeting scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. the…

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