Cabinet

The superintendent relies on a team of district leaders known as Cabinet to discuss and advise action on critical issues facing the school district, and to engage the community in school district initiatives.

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Mona Perkins

Chief Academic Officer

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Areas of Responsibility:

  • Early Childhood

  • Elementary and Secondary Academics

  • Special Education

  • Advanced Learning

  • Multilingual Learning

  • Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports

  • Deeper Learning

  • Research and Improvement

  • Student Services

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John Carlson

Chief Adminstration Officer

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Areas of Responsibility:

  • Facilities

  • Finance

  • Innovation

  • Registration and records

  • Student Nutrition Services

  • Technology

  • Transportation

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Amy Eich

Executive Director of Community Education and Partnerships

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Areas of Responsibility:

  • Bridge Collaborative

  • Community Education Programs

  • Community Partnerships

  • District Communications

  • Hawthorne Education Center

  • Health Services

  • School Aged Child Care

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Will Ruffin II

Executive Director of Equity and Engagement

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Areas of Responsibility:

  • American Indian Education

  • Equity Specialists

  • Interpretation Services

  • Family Engagement

  • Postsecondary readiness 

  • Youth Empowerment

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Jacque Peterson

Chief of Schools

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Areas of Responsibility:

  • School Support

  • Principal Support

  • Student Engagement and School Climate

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Karl Bakken

Executive Director of Human Resources

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Areas of Responsibility:

  • Human Resources

  • Staffing Specialists

  • Leave of Absence and Employee Accommodations

  • Recruitment

  • Substitute Staff