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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Spring chinook release to emulate historic Rogue run ... UPDATED: Wounded Idaho pastor regains consciousness; suspect arrested in D.C. ... Hearts With a Mission expanding to Grants Pass ... Spring chinook release to emulate historic Rogue run ... UPDATED: Wounded Idaho pastor regains consciousness; suspect arrested in D.C. ... Hearts With a Mission expanding to Grants Pass ... EDUCATION Ashland schools superintendent announces resignation Meetings on search for Hummel's replacement set next week Comment By Local report MailTribune.com By Local report Posted Mar. 4, 2016 at 3:36 PM Updated Mar 4, 2016 at 9:37 PM By Local report Posted Mar. 4, 2016 at 3:36 PM Updated Mar 4, 2016 at 9:37 PM » Social News Ashland School District Superintendent Jay Hummel will step down June 30, at the end of his third year with the district, school officials announced Thursday. Hummel notified the school board Wednesday of his intention to resign. Hummel began overseeing district operations in July 2013 after a two-year search for a successor for Juli DiChiro, who retired after 13 years with the district. In its announcement, the Ashland School Board expressed its appreciation for Hummel’s "hard work and dedication," and wished him the best in his future endeavors. Board Chairman Jim Westrick said Hummel’s relatively short time with the district could be characterized by "a focus on supporting teachers to continually improve their instructional skills, flattening leadership structures and ensuring operational efficiency." In an email to district staff, Hummel said it was with mixed emotions that he was leaving the district and that his reasons were "entirely personal." He wrote that he "is proud of the work that they have accomplished together" and wished them all "nothing but the best." "We all agree he has put the district on a great path, and his three-year tenure has been very productive," district Director John Williams said. "We will collaborate with the community on a search for his replacement." Two community meetings are planned next week to allow Ashlanders to give ideas on qualities the board should look for in its search for the next superintendent. The meetings will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, in the Walker Elementary library, 364 Walker Ave., and 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, in the Ashland High School library, 201 S. Mountain Ave. By Local report MailTribune.com By Local report Posted Mar. 4, 2016 at 3:36 PM Updated Mar 4, 2016 at 9:37 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501