Hiring of New Director of Student Success
By Paul Hall on Thursday, June 3rd, 2021 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
LA GRANDE – (Information provided by La Grande School District) La Grande School District is pleased to announce, effective July 1, 2021, Jose de Jesus Melendez will become the new Director of Student Success, filling a numerous roles and responsibilities created by current Director Scott Carpenter moving into the Director of Secondary Programs/Assistant Superintendent role in the La Grande School District.
Melendez is currently Superintendent of schools in Kahlotus, Washington. Prior to his current position, Melendez served for nine years as a district-level director in Oregon and Washington, and has been a principal in Idaho and Oregon. He also has teaching experience at numerous grade levels.
Superintendent George Mendoza commented, “I am pleased to welcome Jose de Jesus to our LGSD team. He will be providing leadership in our district’s K-5 curriculum, K-5 data and assessment, directing the operation of our title programs and services, overseeing our K-8 behavior systems, and will be seeking to improve our attendance, achievement, and graduation rates. Jose de Jesus comes to us with a wealth of varied experience and I look forward to his help in support of our district’s strategic plan.”
