Board Selects Dr. Steve Cook as Next Superintendent for Bend-La Pine Schools Unanimous decision during Board Meeting; Cook set to start July 1
Tonight, Bend-La Pine Schools’ Board of Directors voted unanimously to name Dr. Steve Cook as the district’s next superintendent. Cook, who currently serves as Superintendent at Coeur d’Alene School District in Idaho, will begin on July 1, 2021. Cook will succeed current interim Superintendent Lora Nordquist.
“Among an exceptional pool of candidates from across our nation, Dr. Cook rose to the top. During this search process, which began more than a year ago, our community came together to identify four key competencies that they wanted to see in a next superintendent. Those values are what guided our rigorous selection process and we are thrilled to say Dr. Cook meets and exceeds all of the attributes we were looking for. He is the visionary leader, advocate for equity, community partner and capacity builder our community wants and
January Marks School Board Appreciation Month Bend-La Pine Schools recognizes seven volunteer members of the Board of Directors
Every January, School Board Appreciation Month is celebrated by school districts across the United States, including Bend-La Pine Schools, which will recognize the seven volunteer community members during a school board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12.
“Our board members deserve our utmost thanks and appreciation for the tireless work they put in, this month and every month to ensure that our district is performing at a high level,” said Interim Superintendent Lora Nordquist. “In a year like 2020, we are especially thankful for these seven volunteers. Their commitment and dedication to seeing that our students and staff are well served during these challenging times is phenomenal.”