Articles written by Rob Roettger
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SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTARY: Facilities update for the Ritzville School District
In 2002, the voters within the Ritzville School District passed a $3,500,000 Capital Projects Bond at a rate of $1.90 per thousand dollars of assessed property value. The purpose of the bond was to remodel Gilson Gymnasium and to... — Updated 9/24/2015
SUPERINTENDENT COMMENTARY: A superintendent’s perspective on assessment
There are many potential uses for student assessment data within our education system. For example, data is collected for report cards and shared with parents, used for state assessment systems, etc. However, in its purest form... — Updated 5/14/2015
FFA, Ag Program remains important to the school district
As superintendent, it is my sincere hope that I have helped create a culture where our parents and community feel comfortable with our system and that they can bring questions, comments, or concerns to any of our school personnel.... — Updated 2/6/2014
Track project update at Jimmie Snider Field
As we near completion of the track project at Jimmie Snider Field, I would like to provide an update on the work that has been done and the rationale for decisions that were made during the project. The project: A capital levy was... — Updated 9/19/2013
The ability to disagree
I have thought a lot lately about our ability to disagree with others in a professional and appropriate manner. This topic is not something new but rather something I have considered many times during my career in education. Often... — Updated 5/16/2013
Levy request will modernize school facility
A two-year capital levy for improvements to the Jimmie Snider Field complex will be on the ballot during the November general election – ballots will be mailed on Oct. 19. If approved, the proposed capital improvement levy would... — Updated 9/20/2012
The types of schools our children need and deserve
For me, the majority of the 2011-2012 school year has been spent thinking about, working on, and preparing for, the beginning of the academic cooperative. I knew when I applied for and accepted the superintendent position for the... — Updated 5/31/2012
Difficult Decisions
As a superintendent in two school districts that are planning for the beginning of an academic cooperative, there are many issues that have to be addressed and difficult decisions that have to be made. I want to share my general... — Updated 5/3/2012
Late start/early release provides for staff collaboration
Currently, as school districts, we are considering the implementation of a weekly release time during the 2012-2013 school year. I want to take this opportunity to discuss the structure, as well as the purpose and importance, of... — Updated 4/19/2012
Combines, cooperatives and mascots
Lind, Ritzville Superintendent I truly feel blessed to have the opportunity to lead the Lind and Ritzville School Districts during this time of major transition. In my opinion, this is a very exciting time for both districts and... — Updated 3/22/2012
Strong support of schools appreciated
I feel extremely blessed to work for two communities that support their public schools to the extent that Lind and Ritzville do. I want to thank both communities for their recent support of the Maintenance and Operation... — Updated 2/23/2012