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For Immediate Release
September 16, 2024
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has appointed the special administrator for the Marysville School District, effective September 16, 2024.
Msvl. WA - In a letter to Superintendent Dr. Zac Robbins and Board President Connor Krebbs, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced the appointment of Dr. Arthur Jarvis as the special administrator to oversee and carry out the financial conditions imposed on the Marysville School District through binding conditions and enhanced financial oversight. A copy of the letter is linked HERE.
The special administrator's appointment is following RCW 28A.315.221. As the letter outlines, Dr. Jarvis is “authorized to direct changes to any and all business practices within the district.” The letter goes on to specify areas of responsibility in his role.
The Marysville School District entered into binding conditions one year ago when it could not submit a balanced budget. Later, it entered into binding conditions with the state, followed by enhanced financial oversight and the appointment of a special administrator.
“Although impacted by the loss of $26.5M in levy funding, the district’s funding challenges are further complicated by the loss of state funding as we work to meet the growing needs of students while balancing the increasing costs associated with those needs. Many Washington school districts find themselves in a similar, difficult financial position – with costs and needs exceeding funding from the state,” said Connor Krebbs, President of the Marysville School District Board of Directors.
“The Marysville School District will work diligently with Dr. Jarvis to provide him with the information and resources he needs to complete his work in our district. We look forward to learning from his experience and the knowledge he brings to the K - 12 education system,” added Dr. Robbins.