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Superintendent Jim Helmen's resignation accepted; Vernonia SD 47J declares vacancy effective June 30, 2026
Summary
The Vernonia School District 47J board unanimously approved Superintendent Jim Helmen's resignation effective June 30, 2026, and formally declared a vacancy at its Feb. 19 special meeting.
The Vernonia School District 47J Board of Directors voted unanimously on Feb. 19 to accept Superintendent Jim Helmen's resignation effective June 30, 2026, and to declare the superintendent's position vacant.
Lisa Curry moved to approve the resignation and declare a vacancy; Joanie Jones seconded. The motion passed with all members present voting in favor. The minutes record the effective resignation date as June 30, 2026 and do not include further detail about the reasons for departure.
"Lisa Curry moved to approve Superintendent Jim Helmen's resignation effective June 30, 2026 and declare a vacancy," the minutes state. The board did not record any amendments, conditions, or public statements beyond the motion and the unanimous vote.
The board later discussed next steps for filling the vacancy, including hiring a superintendent search agency and scheduling a special meeting on March 4 to review proposals and make a determination.
