Reykdal speaks on ousting of former Marysville superintendent
OLYMPIA—In a written statement to a local newspaper on Saturday, State Superintendent Chris Reykdal admitted that a main goal of OSPI was to “remake” the leadership at Marysville School District. His statement comes days after former Superintendent Dr. Zac Robbins was outed from the district with a whopping $430K severance agreement. “The remaking of the […]
Ousted Marysville Superintendent to receive a staggering $430,000 severance package
MARYSVILLE—Ousted Marysville School District Superintendent Dr. Zachary Robbins, who was front-and-center in an ongoing district financial crisis will be receiving a posh severance package valued at least $428,950 plus benefits, according to records obtained by the Lynnwood Times. A full room of approximately 100 parents and staff cheered the Marysville School District Board of Directors’ unanimous decision on […]
Save a life by donating blood in Marysville on November 4
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville is hosting a blood drive on Monday, November 4. Bloodworks NW’s bloodmobile will be parked outside the Marysville Civic Center (501 Delta Ave.) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Blood draws typically take an hour for a pint of blood. All donors need to be at least 16 years old to […]
Marysville to Remove Superintendent in Board Meeting Tonight
MARYSVILLE-Marysville appears to be outing Superintendent Zac Robbins amidst its ongoing financial crisis according to tonight’s agenda notice. The special-session meeting, which will take place at the Marysville School District at 7:15pm today, will announce an “Approval of Separation Agreement” followed by an “Approval of Interim Superintendent,” indicating Robbins’s departure. The board of directors explained […]
Marysville to hold first ever Sabor Latino Dance this Saturday
MARYSVILLE—The City of Marysville is partnering up with the Keep Dreams Alive Foundation and the Mayor’s Diversity Committee to bring together its first ever Sabor Latino Dance at the Marysville Opera House this Saturday, September 28. “Marysville has more than 10,000 residents of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, and at least 7 percent of our residents […]
Washington State Superintendent appoints Special Administrator to Marysville schools
MARYSVILLE—State Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced the appointment of Dr. Arthur Jarvis as the special administrator to oversee and carry out the financial conditions imposed on the Marysville School District through binding conditions by OSPI’s financial oversight committee. Reykdal wrote that the appointment of a special administrator is “an unprecedented step” but is necessary for the […]
Reykdal reveals “lost confidence” in Letter to Marysville School District
MARYSVILLE—Washington state Superintendent Chris Reykdal reveals his lack of confidence in the Marysville School District to straighten its financial situation in his August 28 notice to the district and Superintendent Zachary Robbins. He also placed the school district under additional financial monitoring. “I have lost confidence that the district has the decision-making tools or current […]
Marysville School District crisis ‘extremely urgent,’ audit finds, investigation underway
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville School District took another hit this week after the Washington State Auditor released its recent audit report, finding the district’s budget crisis to be “extremely urgent.” “I must stress that it is a rare and alarming audit result,” wrote State Auditor Pat McCarthy. The report, released August 5, found that the district “could […]
Shape tomorrow’s commutes: Marysville Transportation Plan now open
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville Transportation Plan (known as the “Transportation Element”) represents the 20-year vision for the City’s transportation system, and how to make it happen. The Transportation Element is a section of the City’s 2024 Comprehensive Plan, which State law requires to be updated on a regular basis. Now’s your chance to review and comment on […]
Maryville PD seeking help to identify suspect linked to multiple armed 7-11 robberies
MARYSVILLE—Marysville Police are asking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect below involved in a 7-11 robberies and a drive-by shooting. In the early morning hours of March 12, officers responded to multiple 911 calls of gunshots heard in the 12100 block of State Avenue in Marysville. Callers were able to describe that the shots […]
