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The Petersburg school board has accepted the resignation of Superintendent Gary Jacobsen. He’ll stay in the job through the end of June. There was little comment during Fridays brief meeting. Board vice president Jean Ellis and other members thanked Jacobsen for his work with the district and his willingness to finish out the current school year.
The district is looking for principals in both the High School and Middle School as well as a new superintendent for next year. Ellis was optimistic about the search but said it would be challenging.
Board member Jim Schwartz noted that Jacobsen has kept the district in strong financial shape throughout his time in Petersburg.
Schwartz and Ellis agreed it was time for a change in the job….but declined to elaborate on the differences between the board and Jacobsen.
Jacobsen did not go into a lot of detail on that front either….other than to say it was no longer a good fit for him or the board.
There has been some tension in the district over the administrations handling of disciplinary issues as of late and Jacobsen acknowledges that probably played somewhat of a part in his decision. But mainly, Jacobsen says he wants to resume teaching secondary education at the university level, where he spent nearly a third of his 37 year career. Jacobsen spoke with KFSK’s Matt Lichtenstein

The city of Petersburg has issued a petition to recall city councilor Melinda Hofstad. The petition was approved for one of the three reasons submitted by recall supporters. They now have 60 days to gather signatures and try to force a vote Hofstad's council membership.

Petersburg mayor Al Dwyer has retracted part of his statement about a private hydro-electric power company made during last week’s city council meeting.

The Forest Service has won a court decision in a lawsuit over a proposed timber sale on northern Kupreanof island near Petersburg. A federal judge ruled last month that the agency’s planning for the Scott Peak project complied with the law. The suit had originally been filed by a forest service biologist who passed away early this year.

The Viking Wrestlers will head to state as southeast champions once again. Runner-up Wrangell hosted the regional tournament and gave Petersburg a tough battle. This is the 18th regional title for Petersburg in the last 22 years.
Five Vikings took home first place medals.