Superintendent Bill Rhodes to retire June 30; North Marion board authorizes search RFP
March 12, 2024 | North Marion SD 15, School Districts, Oregon
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The North Marion SD 15 board voted to accept Superintendent Bill Rhodes' retirement effective June 30, 2024, and authorized an RFP for firms to conduct the district's superintendent search.
At the superintendent operations report, Chair (unnamed) announced Bill Rhodes had offered his resignation; a motion to accept the retirement timeline was made by a board member (S5) and seconded. Board members offered tributes to Rhodes' leadership and service before approving the motion by voice vote.
Why it matters: The superintendent is the district's chief executive responsible for carrying out board policy, overseeing daily operations and leading strategic priorities. Board members said the timing requires a compact search plan that balances speed with broad community involvement ahead of bargaining and other district priorities.
Board members and staff described next steps. The board approved issuing an RFP for superintendent search firms so potential vendors can submit proposals outlining scope, timeline, cost and proposed outreach. Members discussed whether the search should be national or statewide, and whether the board will call a special meeting to select a firm if necessary. Staff said the firm-selection date in the draft timeline is April 3, which may require a special meeting or a Zoom session to finalize the vendor.
Board members emphasized several priorities: community and staff engagement in the search, a focus on leadership continuity, and ensuring the incoming candidate can manage near-term work such as bargaining and ongoing policy reviews. A board member urged the selection process because it helps build community buy-in for the new superintendent; another noted time constraints but said four months provides scheduling options.
The board did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript; motions were adopted by voice vote. The board directed staff to post the RFP and circulate the firm-selection timeline to trustees and stakeholders; staff said they would coordinate community input and provide updates to the board.
The board will follow its posted process for hiring and required public meetings; additional scheduling for firm selection may be announced as needed.
At the superintendent operations report, Chair (unnamed) announced Bill Rhodes had offered his resignation; a motion to accept the retirement timeline was made by a board member (S5) and seconded. Board members offered tributes to Rhodes' leadership and service before approving the motion by voice vote.
Why it matters: The superintendent is the district's chief executive responsible for carrying out board policy, overseeing daily operations and leading strategic priorities. Board members said the timing requires a compact search plan that balances speed with broad community involvement ahead of bargaining and other district priorities.
Board members and staff described next steps. The board approved issuing an RFP for superintendent search firms so potential vendors can submit proposals outlining scope, timeline, cost and proposed outreach. Members discussed whether the search should be national or statewide, and whether the board will call a special meeting to select a firm if necessary. Staff said the firm-selection date in the draft timeline is April 3, which may require a special meeting or a Zoom session to finalize the vendor.
Board members emphasized several priorities: community and staff engagement in the search, a focus on leadership continuity, and ensuring the incoming candidate can manage near-term work such as bargaining and ongoing policy reviews. A board member urged the selection process because it helps build community buy-in for the new superintendent; another noted time constraints but said four months provides scheduling options.
The board did not record a roll-call tally in the transcript; motions were adopted by voice vote. The board directed staff to post the RFP and circulate the firm-selection timeline to trustees and stakeholders; staff said they would coordinate community input and provide updates to the board.
The board will follow its posted process for hiring and required public meetings; additional scheduling for firm selection may be announced as needed.
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