North Wasco County School District superintendent evaluated, contract extended

“This year’s evaluations focused on the eight professional standards of performance for Superintendent’s in the state of Oregon and three Superintendent goals,” Board Chair David Jones read in the meeting.

In the statement, the board determined that Bernal’s performance was either “accomplished or effective” in the standards of visionary district leadership ethics and professional norms, policy governance and advocacy, inclusive district culture and culturally responsive instructional leadership and improvement, communication and community relations, effective organizational management and effective financial management.

“Overall, the board’s evaluation found that the performance of Superintendent Bernal on eight professional standards was ‘effective,’” said the statement.

The board also determined that Bernal was “accomplished or effective” in her work and progress towards the goals of Academic Excellence, Educational Innovation and Student Engagement and Well-being.

“With the completion of this successful evaluation, and in accordance with the contract terms, the superintendent’s contract is extended through June 30, 2028,” said Jones, continuing to read from the statement. The statement also noted the board will continue to worth with Bernal over the next several months to develop new goals for the district.

“We are looking forward to working together to make our district successful,” Jones read.

The entire April 24 meeting is available for viewing on the District 21 Media Channel on YouTube.