Public commenter raises concerns about Director contract; Chair responds about process

May 19, 2026

A public commenter indicated intent to address the Director of Schools contract; Board Chair Jim Kirk thanked the commenter and said the board was following process. The board recorded appreciation and some audience members were named during the May 19 meeting.

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During the agenda’s public-comment period Libby Klatt signaled she would speak about Board Business Item A (the Director of Schools contract extension). Later, during comments not on the agenda, Board Chair Jim Kirk addressed Ms. Klatt directly, thanking her for speaking and saying the board was following guidelines in a process the district was using for the first time.

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