Clarke named interim WSD Superintendent

WAITSBURG - Following a special school board meeting 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 who retired 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 board member, Clarke recused herself from all discussions regarding the interim superintendent search.

Clarke was offered the position and entered contract negotiations with the district. Once Clarke officially accepts the superintendent position, she will need to resign from 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 have someone selected and in place for the 2025-26 school year. "The Times" will have more information on the superintendent search process soon.