DALLAS
 SCHOOL DIsTRICT
 

Press Release

Dallas School District

April 29, 2022

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Rachel Alpert has been selected as the new Director of Teaching and Learning.  Rachel has been at Lyle as principal for the past 3 year and has extensive experience with developing curriculum along with having served as an instructional mentor while at Salem/Keizer.  She received a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy from UCLA in 2007 and her Master’s Degree in Special Education from Western Oregon University in 2015.  Rachel is not only a leader in Dallas, she is also well connected with the WESD where she serves on the Regional Educator Network and serves on the COSA Equity Board of Color.  Rachel was also an instrumental member of the district team tasked with developing our 2021-24 Strategic plan. 

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Tanner Smith has been selected as the new Dallas High School principal  Tanner is a graduate of Montana State University, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education and Health in 2003.  He received his Master’s degree in Educational leadership from Concordia University in 2013.  We are excited to welcome him back home to the Willamette Valley where he began his educational career working at Willamette University and Salem/Keizer School District.  Tanner’s most recent position at Illinois Valley High School in the Three Rivers School District for the past 6 years.  Tanner is a proven leader with success implementing strategies to support keeping Freshman on-track, improving student attendance, and can celebrate a 100% graduation rate during Covid. 

 

Press Release
Dallas School District
February 14, 2022

 

The Dallas School District Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Monday night, February 14, 2022, the Board unanimously voted to hire Steve Spencer as our next superintendent, beginning July 1, 2022 and pending contract negotiation. 
 

Steve started his career in education in 1997 as a science teacher in the Gaston School District. In 1999, he was hired by Dallas School District where he taught science at Dallas High School until 2003 when he became the dean of students TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment) for one year. Steve became the assistant principal at LaCreole Middle School in 2004 and served in that role until 2006 when he advanced to the position of principal. In 2011, he moved to Dallas High School where he has been the principal for the last 11 years, bringing his total service to Dallas School District to 23 years.
 

Steve brings a strong background in leadership; professional development; program implementation and development; community, board, and committee work; office leadership; and a reputation for thoughtful, collaborative leadership.
 

Steve is excited to start in his new role and to support the Dallas School District and community as we look ahead to preparing our future generations. He will assume the superintendency on July 1, 2022 and will hit the ground running as we prepare to open the doors of our schools for another amazing year of learning and growing.
 

This will be a busy year for us, implementing the Student Success Act, staying ahead of facilities planning, and–as always–keeping the focus on what is best for the kids entrusted in our care. We cannot promise that the pace will slow or the challenges will become less difficult, but we will be there with you, doing our part to support all of our students, families, and staff in this transitional time.
 

Thank you for all that you do!
 

On behalf of the Board,
Michael J. Bollman, Chair