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Board approves two new elementary principals for 2026–27
Summary
The board approved two recommended elementary principal hires for 2026–27 in MOTION 100. One director abstained; board members asked for brief candidate rationale in future public notices.
Superintendent Dr. Tracy Klinger presented two recommended administrator hires for elementary schools for the 2026–27 school year.
MOTION 100, "Move to approve the administrator new hires recommended for hire in 2026-2027 as presented," was made by Kris Howatt and seconded by Shawn Farrens and carried. The vote recorded five ayes and one abstention by Director Heather Coleman-Cox. Following the approval, board members asked whether future public announcement emails could include a short note on why the selected candidates stood out.
Board members asked staff whether the recommended principals had prior experience in the district; Dr. Klinger confirmed the hires were external candidates with relevant skills and experience. The board noted that interview materials are confidential but requested more context in public communications about strengths that led to selection.
