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By Gordon Weeks gordon@masoncounty com Like many people, Lance Gibbon did some reas- sessing during the pandemic, and realized he want— ed a school administration job where he knew the names of all the students, which he might achieve as superintendent ofthe Hood Canal School District. About 325 students were expected to show up for the first day of school yesterday. “F or me, it was an opportunity to get back to what was important, which is working more closely with students,” said Gibbon, whose jobs have included elementary school music instructor, assistant prin- cipal, principal, assistant superintendent and su— perintendent of the Oak Harbor School District on Whidbey Island, and superintendent of the Sno— qualmie School District. Gibbon, a native of Lynnwood and Edmonds, said he also wants to provide stability and continuity in a district that last school year saw its new superinten- dent, Jose-de—Jesus Melendez, resign in February after seven months on the job to return to his family in Oregon. According to the district at the time, he was to complete the remainder of his contract on ad— ministrative leave. “I think there’s a lot of opportunity to provide some stability,” Gibbon said. “There’s been a lot of changes and turmoil.” Gibbon’s family has rented a house near Twanoh State Park. “I’m looking forward to being here for a while,” he said. With administrators regularly departing, the dis— trict hasn’t had the chance to produce a long-term plan, something the school board will do this school year, Gibbon said. The district’s building is paid off, and “right now, we have the lowest tax rates in the area,” he said. in February, the district’s building bond garnered 56%, short of the 60% super majority required. The district will try again with a different proposal on the Nov. 7 ballot. The proposed $33.5-million bond includes a new early learning center, an improved and expanded Semi-Annual Off Sale _ Fri. and Sat, Sept 8-9th 9:30-5:00 We want to thank the members of our community for their continuous support by offering some great deals at our Nifty Thrifty semi-annual 50% off sale! 826 W Railroad Ave, Shelton \\ Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 — Shelton-Mason County Journal — Page 13 New Hood Canal leader wants to know your name Lance Gibbon, the new superintendent of the Hood Canal School District, discusses a concept plan for expansion and upgrades to Hood Canal Schools in an almost $33.5—million building bond that would go before district voters Nov. 7. Journal photo by Gordon Weeks playground, a building addition for middle school classes, a new building to maintain and houses school buses, and a new bus route that won’t re— quire drivers to traverse the campus to pick up kids. V The district will seek comments from residents before finalizing a proposal, Gibbon said. With the current rate, the bond would cost property owners in the district about $1.14 per $1,000 of assessed prop- erty value, he said. Gibbon said he is excited about strengthening the relationship between the district and the Skokonp ish Tribe. Tribal members donated the land for the @a .\\ \k ASCEND ROOFING COMPANY Resldentlal Commerclal Roofing Speclallsts License #ASCENRC780DP Call For Your Free Estlmate Today! 360-868-2730 www.AscendRoofing.com Voted BEST é “Roofing Company 5 Years in a Row! Small OIL ,, V We are a family owned and operated business that values i ‘ , ersonable relationshi s with our customers while strivin to v ~ , ~ as mania provide the highest level of customer satisfaction. (Olllmilifl W. 150 Sanderson Way Shelton, WA 98584 1-800-826-8959 (360) 427-8084 school site, and today provide three full-time tutors at the school. About half of the students are connect- ed to the tribe, Gibbon said. Almost one-third of the district’s students at— tended summer school, Gibbon said. The district im- proved its Facebook page, and viewers can watch the films created by summer school students. The dis- trict served about 1,600 meals during the summer, Gibbon said. The district’s operating budget is $7.7 million this school year. Winter break is Dec. 20 through Jan. 2, and spring break is April 1—5. The tentative last day of the school year is June 14. Invest in your pet’s health, wellness and happiness! FAR M Journal @W 1W3?” 5’5? 9” IVS/W i314 fif‘éi’ri E For more information, please visit our website at www.pyrhopefarm.com * Motor Oils 8: Hydraulic Oils - industrial Lubricants 0 Automotive Oils - Metal Working Fluids 0 Greases Gear Oils a Solvents & Antifreeze 0 Cutting Oils - Job Site High~Volume Commercial Diesel Fueling - Pump Repair, Tanks, Nozzles, Grease Guns v Heating Oil Delivered ' Furnace Stove Oil - Kerosene Sons DlST. CO