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Superintendent praised as he retires; students honored for biliteracy and athletics
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Tracy Klinger recognized staff and milestones and publicly honored long-serving administrator John Koch on his retirement. The board also recognized multiple student achievements including 56 State Seals of Biliteracy and several athletic honors.
Superintendent Dr. Tracy Klinger used her monthly update to reflect on the school year and to thank staff for their work, noting the ratified classified contract and efforts to support transitions for students moving to new grade levels. She publicly recognized John Koch, who is retiring after a long career in the district, praising his service and leadership.
John Koch told the board he moved to Gresham early in his career and "never regretted that decision," and he thanked colleagues and the community for their support. The board offered multiple tributes to Koch during board reports, calling out his willingness to take on interim roles and steady leadership during transitions.
Separately, administrators honored student achievements across both high schools: 56 students earned the State Seal of Biliteracy; Sam Barlow athletes and ensembles earned conference and state recognitions (examples include a 67 at the state golf tournament by Cole Morgan and Sam Barlow Concert Choir placing first in the Mt. Hood Conference). Principals and coaches brought students forward or highlighted accomplishments in support of community morale.
