Baker School District announces superintendent transition timeline
By Garrett Christensen on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 in More Top Stories Northeastern Oregon News
BAKER CITY – (Release from the Baker School District) During a special board meeting, Baker School District board members approved contracts to facilitate an earlier transition for new Superintendent Casey Hallgarth.
Starting April 1, Mr. Hallgarth will begin his new role in a part-time capacity in order to participate in the budget and staffing processes that have already begun for the coming school year. This also allows for Mr. Hallgarth to begin a direct relationship with the school board for planning that affects the future of the district. Current Superintendent Erin Lair will work through the end of June as an advisor; and past Assistant Superintendent Betty Palmer will provide assistance with day-to-day operations for the current school year in a part-time capacity through June, as well.
Board Chair Julie Huntington says, “We feel fortunate that Mr. Hallgarth is able to begin his transition to Baker School District this Spring, a strategy that also worked well when we hired Superintendent Lair, since so many decisions affecting next school year are being made now.”
The 2024-25 school year begins July 1.
