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School district finance director steps down
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School district finance director steps down

  • Kirby Neumann-Rea
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Nick Hogan has established roots in Hood River in his 10 years with Hood River County School District and hopes to remain in the community. Hogan announced his resignation this week as finance director of the school district, following a spring in which he weathered criticism over his handling of district finances. “I have come to truly love this community and it’s my hope to explore other opportunities to remain here,” said Hogan.

Cuts loom for Hood River County schools
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Cuts loom for Hood River County schools

  • Kirby Neumann-Rea
  • Updated

Joyful sounds of fifth graders playing ukeleles gave way to somber tones of serious budget cut news at Wednesday’s meeting of the Hood River County School Board.

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Expert recommends changes to school finance oversight

  • Esther Smith
  • Updated

The Hood River County School District recently hired a consultant to review its financial department’s processes, after learning in February that last year’s expenditures exceeded its budget by $1.4 million.

Education

HR School Board celebrates levy vote

  • Esther Smith
  • Updated

In its first regular meeting since the Nov. 6 general election, the Hood River County School District board of directors celebrated the passage of the local option levy.