The Newberg Public Schools Board of Directors makes the following statement:

One of the primary functions for the Newberg School District Board of Directors is to supervise and evaluate the performance of the Superintendent.  Effective evaluations are critical to the success of all employees in the District. The Board of Directors strives to give helpful input to the Superintendent, and to model the importance of recognizing success and helping guide growth.

Joe Morelock has done wonderful work for the District this year.  One of the main reasons the Board hired Joe was for his values and ethics. His leadership this year has demonstrated these qualities. He has continued to show high standards and provide excellent leadership to the District.      

Joe’s work has built on the community support that Newberg has for its schools.  He has done much to build strategic partnerships that will serve to help prepare our students for the future. We believe Joe has been exemplary in building relationships across the District.  He is good at engaging stakeholders, including those who have been overlooked in the past.   

The Board has also looked to Joe to do the critical work of rebuilding trust between all levels of the District.  The Board recognizes the difficulty Joe inherited with labor relations. He did a good job managing his team to balance the needs of the District with available resources.  The Board has given feedback regarding areas for continued growth as a Superintendent.

The Newberg School District Board of Directors is highly pleased with Dr. Joe Morelock and looks forward to continuing to work with him for the improvement of Newberg Public Schools.