The Morrow County School District Board of Directors has selected Mathew Combe to become the district’s next superintendent.
Combe was one of 13 applicants for the position. He then became one of three finalists who spent time in the district meeting with staff, community members and high school students from each of the three high schools. Board members conducted extensive reference checks and final interviews before offering Combe the position.
Board Chair Becky Kindle reported that the board is currently in contract negotiations with Combe and intends to take final action approving the contract at the April 11 board meeting.
Combe is currently the principal of Heppner Junior-Senior High School and serves the school district as the director of maintenance and facilities. Combe has been employed by the district since January 2005. Other roles in the district include elementary principal and director of alternative Education.
Based on Board approval, Combe would officially begin his position as school district superintendent on July 1. He would succeed current Superintendent Dirk Dirksen.
