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Board adopts superintendent succession plan; new finance manager
What happened
On September 10, 2026 the board approved a superintendent succession plan. Earlier, Finance Manager Janet Kozeneski's last day was June 30, 2026; Sarah Leino is now listed as District Finance Manager.
Why it matters to families
The plan sets how the district would handle a change in its top leader.
The evidence
The September 10, 2026 minutes record a unanimous vote "to approve the Superintendent Succession Plan." The July 9, 2026 minutes say "Janet's last day was June 30th." The March 12 agenda lists closed session discussion of "selection of a Finance Manager" and "renewal of the superintendent's contract." The referendum page names Sarah Leino as District Finance Manager.
The source
September 10, 2026 regular meeting minutesSee the full record for School District of Washburn.
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