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Educational Service District 105 Welcomes Shane Backlund as Incoming Superintendent
By Morgan Huff,
2024-05-10
YAKIMA, Wash. -- Educational Service District 105 announced its has appointed a new Superintendent Friday.
Shane Backlund will be taking over the position of Superintendent July 1, 2024.
The current superintendent Kevin Chase will be retiring after more than four decades in education.
ESD105 said Mr. Backlund has earned recognition by the Washington Sate Association of Superintendents in 2018 and 2022 for his service to students and schools in south Central Washington.
Before joining ESD105 in 2022, Mr. Backlund was the superintendent for the Selah School District for more than 10 years.
Mr. Backlund was the Deputy Superintendent for ESD105 since 2022.
“We are confident that Shane is the right person to lead our region." said Gwyn Trull, Chair of the ESD 105 Board of Directors, "Shane is a distinguished leader with a positive record in strategic leadership and operational excellence. He is skilled in relationship building and collaboration. He demonstrates strong problem solving and communication skills. He will lead the ESD 105 community of students, educators, and families with confidence and collaboration into the future.”
"Reflecting on his new role, Shane Backlund expressed his gratitude and enthusiasm, "I’m humbled and honored to be able to continue to serve an organization where I believe in the people and the mission so deeply. We have amazing educators in the ESD 105 region and I’m thankful for the opportunity to build on the legacy of leadership that makes this area such a special place.”
ESD105 said all three interview panels including area school district superintendents, agency leadership and employees supported Mr. Backlund's appointment.
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