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ESD 123 Superintendent to retire

PASCO, WA - At their regular meeting on Thursday, June 25, the board of directors for the Educational Service District (ESD) 123 in Pasco, WA, accepted the resignation and subsequent retirement of Superintendent Bruce Hawkins, effectiveJune 30, 2016

Hawkins, 64, has led the regional agency for the past twelve years, with more than 42 years in public education. Throughout his career, Superintendent Hawkins has served in numerous positions, including middle and high school teacher, senior district executive, school district superintendent, board member for United Way, Junior Achievement, and numerous other educational and community boards. 

Under Superintendent Hawkins' visionary leadership, ESD 123 has expanded its staffing and program offerings exponentially. Since June 2014, the ESD 123 operating budget has increased from $10.39 million to $12.81 million, adding 25 more employees. Program offerings and services have shifted over the years to include greater focus on direct student services, including after-school programming, services to students formerly labeled as drop-outs, and the creation of the agency's first Early Learning Department. Students, teachers, and families in twenty-three school districts across seven counties in Southeast Washington receive services through ESD 123's partnership with school systems. 

"ESD 123 has flourished under Superintendent Hawkins' leadership in serving the school districts within our region," states ESD Board Chair, Lee Ann Dudney. "His successor will inherit an enviable position from which to further build the organization. The board is appreciative of the generous advance notice from Superintendent Hawkins, which provides us the opportunity to conduct a thoughtful process in selecting our next Superintendent." 

In planning for Superintendent Hawkins' departure, ESD 123 board members will begin the formal process of conducting a superintendent search this summer. The Board anticipates the announcement of Hawkins' successor in January 2016. 

Superintendent Hawkins has served as ESD 123 Superintendent since 2003. For more information, contact Communication & Graphics Coordinator, Molly Curtiss, at 509.544.5787 or mcurtiss@esd123.org

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