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Coquille SD 8 superintendent to retire; Jeff Philley named interim
Summary
Superintendent Wayne Gallagher announced retirement and the district appointed Jeff Philley as Interim Superintendent; the board discussed enrollment declines and staffing changes to offset revenue loss.
Superintendent Wayne Gallagher reviewed the district’s May population report and said declining enrollment will reduce state funding for 2026–2027. Gallagher said the district adjusted enrollment projections to reflect anticipated revenue reductions and outlined administrative and staffing changes intended to offset the shortfall.
The minutes record that Gallagher’s retirement was noted and that Jeff Philley was named Interim Superintendent. The board discussed personnel changes across food service, special programs, Lakes Elementary, maintenance, and speech services as part of a strategy to address the projected revenue loss through attrition and restructuring.
The minutes do not specify timelines or a plan for hiring a permanent superintendent; the appointment of Philley is recorded as part of the superintendent transition documented in the June 10, 2026 minutes.
