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Lake Oswego School District Superintendent Submits Resignation To School Board -04/23/21

Lake Oswego School District Superintendent Dr. Lora de la Cruz submitted her letter of resignation effective June 30, 2021 to the Lake Oswego School Board, which will contemplate a response and next steps at the public board meeting on Monday, Apr. 26.

Dr. de la Cruz’s need to be in a more proximal location to her immediate family in large part due to health issues that her mother is facing is the reason for her resignation.  

“Anyone who knows me knows that my mother has been my hero and a model of the power of education, and that my life’s work has been built from this significant example. So it is poignant that the very person who inspired me to become an educator and leader has now become the compelling reason why I am choosing to leave my current leadership post.”

Additionally in her message, Dr. de la Cruz acknowledged her time with the district. “It has been my great privilege to work alongside the school board and district team in service to the students and community of LOSD. I am honored to have provided leadership for many changes and challenges, such as our pandemic response amid exceedingly difficult variables, elevating the work of inclusion, equity and antiracism, amplifying student voice, creating greater coherence in our practices and setting bold strategic priorities to support the school board’s aspirational vision for our district. I am committed to seeing LOSD through the remainder of the school year and planning for five full days of school.” 

 Dr. de la Cruz started as superintendent with LOSD in 2019.

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