GP School Board looks for a new superintendent

Katie Streit October 26, 2021

Last Updated: October 28, 2021

GRANTS PASS, Ore. – The Grants Pass School Board is beginning the process Tuesday night of looking for a new superintendent. Grants Pass School District 7 Superintendent Kirk Kolb has decided not to seek a new contract for next year.

This comes after the board wasn’t confident in renewing Kolb’s contract. The school board hasn’t officially accepted Kolb’s resignation, but Board Member Brian Delagrange said it’s his understanding the board has accepted it unofficially.

“All that’s happening is we’re looking at what process we’re gonna use to identify a firm to locate who our new superintendent is going to be next year,” said Brian Delagrange.

The board member told NBC5 News while he’s happy with Kolb’s work within the district, he’s ready to see some change. Kolb’s contract ends next summer, which is standard for school administrators.

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NBC5 News reporter Katie Streit comes from her hometown, Las Vegas. Katie went to the Hank Greenspun School of Journalism & Media Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. While in Las Vegas, Katie won a Student Emmy for her coverage of the Las Vegas Shooting Anniversary. She also hosted and produced the university's political news show, where she interviewed Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-1). Her passion for politics turned into a coveted internship at the US Capitol in Washington D.C. In her final months working in the Las Vegas area, she was recognized for her journalism achievements by the Nevada Broadcaster's Foundation. Katie is excited to tell the stories of local Southern Oregonians and Northern Californians. Feel free to contact her at [email protected]