GRANITE FALLS — The superintendent of the Granite Falls School District, Karen Koschak, has plans to retire in June.
Koschak announced her retirement Thursday in an written statement addressed to school board members, staff and the Granite Falls community.
“It is with warm and mixed feelings that I respectfully submit my resignation as superintendent of the nationally recognized Granite Falls School District,” Koschak wrote.
She added that she was hired by the district three years ago with areas of focus that included development of a long-range strategic plan, improving the curriculum and instruction processes and improving the fund balance.
“I am proud that we have made significant progress in these and other areas as a result of the efforts of our staff, management team and the community,” she said in the statement.
She said her decision to retire was prompted by the arrival of two new grandchildren, her interest in travel and volunteering, and a desire to “slow down a bit.”
“I think she was hoping to stay maybe another year or two,” district spokeswoman Kathy Grant said. “It’s hard to say no to grandkids. She felt it was the right time for her.”
Koschak called her time serving as superintendent “a labor of love.” She plans to officially retire on June 30.
Amy Daybert: 425-339-3491; adaybert@heraldnet.com.
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