Following a special school board meeting held on Aug. 16, the Waitsburg School Board voted to select Dr. Carol Clarke as interim superintendent for the 2024-25 school year. This decision comes a little more than two weeks after the board accepted the resignation of former superintendent David Woods, who told staff he was leaving the position due to health issues.
Clarke is a retired Waitsburg School District Superintendent, having 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. She has also been a member of the Waitsburg School Board since Dec. 15, 2021. As a member of the board, Clarke recused herself from any and all discussion regarding the interim superintendent search.
Clarke has been offered the position and will now enter into contract negotiations with the district. Once Clarke officially accepts the role she will need to resign her position on the school board before a contract can be signed. The board hopes to approve the contract during its next meeting.
The next step for the board will be to begin its search for a permanent superintendent. They want to work to have someone selected and in place for the 2025-26 school year. We will have more information on the superintendent search process soon.