MESD announces search for new Superintendent (March 17, 2015)

For Immediate Release

March 17, 2015

Contact: Laura Conroy
503.257.1516
lconroy@mesd.k12.or.us
www.mesd.k12.or.us

MESD announces search for new Superintendent (March 17, 2015)

PORTLAND, Oregon – Multnomah ESD Board of Directors announced today that it is parting ways with Superintendent Barbara Jorgensen and is beginning the search for a new Superintendent immediately. “The Board thanks her for her services, and wishes her well in her future endeavors,” Board Chair Bernie Giusto said after the Board made the announcement. The Board hopes to have a new Superintendent in place by July 1.

The Board appointed Jim Rose, Multnomah ESD’s Chief Operating Officer and Director of Technology as interim Superintendent. Rose has served as Chief Operating Officer for three years, as Director of Technology Services for eight years, and is well respected by the board, staff, component districts and partners. Rose has stated that he will not seek the Superintendent’s position.

The district is developing its’ search process now, and will place information about the process on the district’s website. In a new Superintendent, Giusto said the Board will look for someone focused on “moving the district forward, providing for the community and helping students succeed.”