Combe selected as new superintendent
By Terry Murry on Saturday, March 19th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
MORROW COUNTY – The Morrow County School District Board of Directors has selected Mathew Combe to be superintendent. He is currently the principal of Heppner Junior-Senior High School and is the district’s director of maintenance and facilities.
Combe has been employed by MCSD since January 2005. His roles have included elementary principal and director of alternative education. Combe has also been actively involved in the entire bond process and is utilizing his knowledge of the district to encourage voters to pass the bond.
He was one of 13 applicants for the position. That pool was winnowed down to three finalists who met with staff, community members, and students from each of the three high schools in the district. Board members conducted extensive reference checks and final interviews before offering Combe the position. Board Chairwoman Becky Kindle said the board is currently in contract negotiations with Combe and final action on approving the contract will be taken at the April 11 meeting.
Combe would officially begin his position as superintendent on July 1, pending approval by the board.
