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Interim superintendent hired through June 2027 at $166,000
What happened
At an emergency meeting on July 8, 2026 the board hired Kurt Evans, formerly of The Dalles High School, as interim superintendent through June 30, 2027. The contract pays $166,000.
Why it matters to families
The board says the interim contract fits in the existing budget and will decide in December whether to open a search for a permanent superintendent. The district has posted that it is seeking a permanent leader.
The evidence
July 8, 2026 recording: emergency meeting 'due to the sudden vacancy of the superintendent position'; resignation accepted; interim contract 'till June 30th of 2027', '166,000', December review; motion to hire Kurt Evans approved. Columbia Gorge News confirms the hire.
The source
July 8, 2026 emergency board meeting (recording)See the full record for Dufur School District 29.
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