School Board News

January is Board Appreciation Month, a time to honor the hard work of school boards across the country. At this week’s McMinnville School Board meeting, the following proclamation was entered into the record: WHEREAS, school boards create a vision for what students should know and be able to do; WHEREAS, school boards establish clear standards…

The McMinnville School District is beginning the formal search process for a new superintendent. In January 2020, Dr. Maryalice Russell announced her impending retirement. She joined the district in 2002. “Dr. Russell has made an incredible contribution to this district and community,” said Larry Vollmer, chair of the McMinnville School Board. “Her leadership and vision…