FORKS — Embattled Forks High School Principal Steve Quick won’t be back in the fall, Quillayute Valley School District Superintendent Frank Walter says.
“The details of this process are not yet complete,” Walter wrote the School Board in a memo, “but be assured that the process [to hire a new principal] will include input from the high school staff, students and parents.”
Walter was unavailable for comment Wednesday, but Quick acknowledged that he was told by Walter of the decision minutes before Tuesday night’s School Board meeting.
“I don’t think it was a big surprise,” said Quick, who moved into a new house with his wife and two children in April.
“At the same time, I’m out seeking a new job.”
Walter’s brief memo to board members said they should expect personnel action regarding Quick at a future meeting — although not elaborating on what that action will be.
Quick remains employed by the school district and could be reassigned to another position.
Or his termination could be recommended to the School Board, from which action is required.
“You will receive personnel action regarding Mr. Quick at a future board meeting,” he wrote the board members.
“For now, though, I wanted you and the community to know where we are going.
“We intend to move forward to seek a new high school principal — one who will elicit support from students, staff, parents and the community.”