New Interim Superintendent of Marysville School District named
MARYSVILLE—At its regular session board meeting on March 3, 2025, the Marysville School District Board of Directors appointed Dr. Deborah Rumbaugh as interim superintendent, effective immediately, following the resignation of Dr. David Burgess. Dr. Rumbaugh will be administered the oath of office at the next regular session board meeting on March 17, 2025. “I am […]
Marysville School District takes action on school closures
Beginning in May 2024, the Marysville School District has reviewed and studied options for closing two or more schools to begin adjusting the size and number of schools in the district and to address the financial impacts of operating schools that are not at capacity due to declining enrollment over the past 15 years. This […]
Financial Crisis of the Year goes to city of Edmonds with special mention Marysville School District
The Lynnwood Times’ Financial Crisis of the Year goes to the City of Edmonds for its $13 million deficit made worse from the city overestimating revenues by $200,000 and made worse by overestimating the beginning budget balance by $550,000 and paying more than $250,000 in un-budgeted funds to laid off employees. To deal with this […]
Marysville School District to Host Job Fair January 25
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment? Then the Marysville School District wants to meet you! The Marysville School District is hosting a job fair on Saturday, January 25th, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Marysville School District’s […]
Parents pack town hall to learn the facts about Marysville school closures
MARYSVILLE—Roughly 75 community members attended the first of three Information Gathering Sessions hosted by newly appointed Marysville School District Interim Superintendent Dr. Dave Burgess on October 22, to learn and share concerns about school closures. “The Board is absolutely committed to getting stakeholder participation in this,” Dr. Burgess told the Lynnwood Times at Tuesday’s Information […]
Marysville Schools announces upcoming meetings on potential school closures
MARYSVILLE—The Marysville School District recognizes the importance of community input and engagement in this critical decision-making process. The meetings will provide an opportunity for parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members to learn more about the factors influencing the school closures, ask questions, and share their concerns. The meetings will take place on the following […]
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 […]
Marysville School Board appoints Dave Burgess as new interim superintendent
MARYSVILLE—A full room of approximately 100 parents and staff cheered the Marysville School District Board of Directors’ decision to unanimously confirm Dr. David Burgess as interim superintendent and for severing ties with Superintendent Dr. Zachary Robbins, amidst the district’s ongoing financial crisis during Thursday night’s Special Board meeting. Dr. Robbins was not present at the […]
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 […]
