The Oak Harbor school board has chosen a familiar face to be the interim superintendent after Superintendent Lance Gibbon leaves this summer. Karst Brandsma will fill the position on July 1 and serve while the school board begins the process of selecting a permanent superintendent. Mr. Brandsma previously served as...
Whidbey News-Times reporter Emily Gilbert reports the Oak Harbor School Board members voted to select an interim superintendent to replace Superintendent Lance Gibbon. Board President John Diamond said this will prevent rushing a search for a permanent superintendent. On the Ballot in 2021 Director John Diamond (position 4) Director Erik...
Superintendent of Oak Harbor Public Schools Lance Gibbon is taking a new job on July 1 with the Snoqualmie Valley School District. Emily Gilbert has the story in the Whidbey News-Times. Oak Harbor School Board president John Diamond congratulated Mr. Gibbon and noted his successes in an email to the...
The Oak Harbor School Board met in person for the first time since the pandemic started last year on Mar. 8, and were met with protesters and parents who want a return to full-time, in-person school. Emily Gilbert’s report in the Whidbey News-Times includes comment from Superintendant Lance Gibbons. COMMENTARY:...
The Island County Elections office released a list of 66 elective offices that are up for election in 2021. These office range from city and town council positions in Oak Harbor, Langley, and Coupeville to commissioners in a variety of water districts around the county.
Oak Harbor Public Schools has produced a video, available on YouTube and the district’s website, to promote their 2021 Replacement Levy. Ballots have already been mailed, and must be dropped off or postmarked by Tuesday, February 9, 2021.
Emily Gilbert reports in the Whidbey News-Times on a legislative forum held by the Oak Harbor School District with 10th District legislators on Friday, Dec. 19. The school board outlined their legislative priorities, including mental health care and special education funding.
The Whidbey News-Times reports: “Several Oak Harbor High School teachers criticized the school board” over changes to its reopening plan.
