For Immediate Release

February 21, 2019

Contact:  Dr. Steven Lowder
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C.
402-991-7031/888-375-4814

North Bend School District Announces

Finalists for Superintendent Interviews

North Bend, OR – The North Bend School District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that they have selected three candidates to interview for their superintendent vacancy. The candidates selected for interviews are:

• • • • Dr. Josh Middleton – Middleton, ID
      • Mr. Kevin Bogatin – Philomath, OR
      • Mrs. Susan Penrod – Eugene, OR

Interviews are scheduled to be conducted the week of February 25, 2019. Numerous stakeholder groups will have the opportunity to meet the final candidates and submit input to the board about each of them. The board intends to make their selection by March 11, 2019.

The public is invited to meet the candidates at community forums on the following dates and times:

• February 25th - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at NB Hall of Champions – (Dr. Middleton)
• February 26th - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at NB Hall of Champions – (Mr. Bogatin)
• February 27th - 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the NB City Council Chambers – (Mrs. Penrod)

North Bend School District retained the services of McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C. to assist in conducting their search. The consultants reviewed and screened twenty-six applicants. On February 20, 2019, the consultants presented the semi-finalists to the Board of Directors and provided them detailed background information on each. The board then selected three candidates as finalists.

After the superintendent has been hired, Dr. Steven Lowder will facilitate a Board / Superintendent workshop to assist in the establishment of performance objectives for the new superintendent.

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