On Thursday, Aug. 1, the Waitsburg School Board accepted the immediate resignation of Superintendent David Woods, who has served in the role since July 1, 2023. During an open public meeting held on Thursday morning, the board voted to appoint Waitsburg School Board Chair Dr. Carol Clarke as Acting Superintendent. The board also decided to begin an immediate search for an Interim Superintendent.
Clarke has served on the board since Dec. 15, 2021, and is a retired Waitsburg School District Superintendent. She retired from the role in June 2017. She has more than 40 years of experience in education, teaching everything from early childhood education to graduate level classes.
The School Board is partnering with Educational Service District 123 to conduct the search for an Interim Superintendent. Interested applicants are asked to submit a current resume and letter of interest to Kaylee Bolt, Director of Human Resources for ESD 123, via email at kbolt@esd123.org. The deadline for submissions is 12 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 15. The Board is reserving the afternoon of Aug. 16, for interviews.
While the school board is planning a more comprehensive search for a permanent Superintendent this fall, the interim appointment will ensure the continued support and service of Waitsburg’s students, families and staff in the upcoming year.