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Wahpeton board accepts elementary principal's resignation, will advertise vacancy
Summary
At a July 2 special meeting, the Wahpeton School Board unanimously approved the resignation, with damages, of Wahpeton Elementary School Principal Jake Dodge and agreed by consensus to advertise the open principal position; the meeting lasted about seven minutes.
The Wahpeton School Board unanimously approved the resignation, with damages, of Mr. Jake Dodge as Wahpeton Elementary School Principal during a special meeting on July 2, 2026, at the WPS District Office Conference Room.
Board member Matt Dockter moved to approve the resignation; Board member Matt Vetter seconded the motion, which carried 9-0. President Jake Kubela called the meeting to order at 7:30 a.m., and the board recorded attendance before the vote.
After the vote, the board discussed plans to fill the principal vacancy and reached a consensus for the district to advertise the open Wahpeton Elementary School Principal position. The transcript does not record a formal motion or timetable for the search or hiring process.
Superintendent Michael Kaiser and district staff including Business Manager Alayna Halstensgaard were listed as present for the meeting. The board adjourned after completing those items; Robb Dohman motioned to adjourn, Michelle Nelson seconded, and the motion carried 9-0 at 7:37 a.m.
The district has not specified a posting timeline or application deadline in the meeting record.
