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Board hires Leanna Rosales for special education role; superintendent highlights credentials

Whitehall School District board · June 22, 2026
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Summary

Superintendent Hannah Eastkins recommended hiring Leanna Rosales — a current para in the district with a doctorate in education and prior service with the Oregon State Police — for the special education teacher position; the board approved the hire by voice vote.

The Whitehall School District board approved hiring Leanna Rosales as the district’s special education teacher. Superintendent Hannah Eastkins said Rosales currently works in the district (in a para/PERA role), earned a doctorate in education, previously worked for the Oregon State Police, and serves as an adjunct professor at Bushnell University.

A board member asked for clarification on who could make motions for middle-school hires; Eastkins clarified that some board members do not vote on middle-school appointments depending on their role. A motion to hire Rosales was made and seconded and passed by voice vote.