SPOKANE, Wash. — Central Valley School District (CVSD) Superintendent Ben Small will be retiring at the end of the 2021-2022 school year.
In a press release issued by CVSD, the School Board announced that they will hold a special meeting next week to consider the process for selecting a new superintendent for the following school year.
Cindy McMullen, president of the CVSD Board of Directors, described Small as “a tremendous leader” to the Central Valley community over his 14 years as superintendent.
“His vision and leadership leaves a legacy that will continue to benefit our students, staff, teachers and community members for many years to come,” McMullen said in a statement. “Our district has seen remarkable growth over the past 14 years and Ben has helped us grow our schools and grow the quality of our education in lasting ways. We want to thank him for his many contributions. He has a real heart for the community and we wish him all the best in his next chapter.”
Regarding his plans, Small plans to stay in the Spokane region and pursue other opportunities.
“This was a tough decision, but the right one for me and my family,” Small said. “I am so proud of what our Central Valley School District team has accomplished over the past 14 years. When our community comes together around a vision, we can do big things. This community made the decision to invest in our students and in high quality education. I believe the investment is paying off for our students, families and community. The district is in a very strong position and it’s a good time for a new leader to take it into the next decade.”