Moses Lake School Board Vice Chair Resigns

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  Moses Lake School Board Vice Chair Paul Hill resigned effective Sept. 17, 2026“Please accept my resignation effective upon the motion to adjourn our Sept. 17, 2026, regular meeting,”
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  Paul Hill resigned after five years on the boardNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Paul Hill cited plans to move to Idaho with his family as the reason for his resignation“Hill said his resignation will take effect upon adjournment of the board's Sept. 17 meeting, ending a tenure that began in 2021 during a turbulent period for the district that included leadership changes, financial challenges, levy failures and collective bargaining negotiations. "Please accept my resignation effective upon the motion to adjourn our Sept. 17, 2026, regular meeting," Hill told fellow board members. "We'll be working to finish our home, get it on the market, and when it sells, we'll be moving to Idaho to get closer to our kids." Hill delivered the announcement near the end of a lengthy speech reflecting on his time on the board.”
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  Paul Hill and his wife will sell their home before relocatingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Paul Hill was elected in 2021 during a financial crisis for the district“Hill was elected during a period when the district faced controversy surrounding former leadership and later served through a financial crisis that led to staff reductions, budget cuts and efforts to rebuild public trust.”
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  Paul Hill praised the board and staff for stabilizing the district after budget cuts and leadership challenges“Hill was elected during a period when the district faced controversy surrounding former leadership and later served through a financial crisis that led to staff reductions, budget cuts and efforts to rebuild public trust. He praised board members, district staff and community supporters for helping stabilize the district.”
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  Board President Kirryn Jensen and other members thanked Hill for his service“Board President Kirryn Jensen said Hill's announcement caught her off guard. "Paul, you kind of threw me for a loop there, dude," Jensen said. "I just want to say thank you for all that you've done. I feel very blessed to know you, and you've done a wonderful job here." Board member Michael Nordsten thanked Hill for his years of service and noted the vacancy will soon create an opportunity for another community member to join the board. "I didn't think I'd need to say this when I came to this meeting, but Paul, thank you for your service," Norton said. Board member Amy Breitenstein also praised Hill's contributions. "It's been a wild ride, hasn't it?" Breitenstein said. "Thanks, Paul."”
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  Board President Kirryn Jensen and other members noted his role in the district's recovery“Board President Kirryn Jensen said Hill's announcement caught her off guard. "Paul, you kind of threw me for a loop there, dude," Jensen said. "I just want to say thank you for all that you've done. I feel very blessed to know you, and you've done a wonderful job here." Board member Michael Nordsten thanked Hill for his years of service and noted the vacancy will soon create an opportunity for another community member to join the board. "I didn't think I'd need to say this when I came to this meeting, but Paul, thank you for your service," Norton said. Board member Amy Breitenstein also praised Hill's contributions. "It's been a wild ride, hasn't it?" Breitenstein said. "Thanks, Paul." Superintendent Carol Lewis credited Hill as a key partner during the district's recovery efforts. "It has been such an honor to work with you, and I can't even imagine this role without you," Lewis said.”
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  The board will begin filling the vacancy after Hill's resignation takes effect“The school board is expected to begin the process of filling the vacancy after Hill's resignation becomes official later this month.”
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  Paul Hill plans to remain involved in district advisory committees for three to four months“"I am not leaving entirely," Hill said. "I'll be here for three or four months. I will continue to serve on facilities advisory, long term, and citizens financial. It's just I need to step back away from the board."”
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  Paul Hill will step back from board duties“I am not leaving entirely,”