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Alexandria School District hires new superintendent
At its October 15 meeting, the Alexandria School Board voted unanimously to hire Richard (Rick) Lahn, as the new superintendent of Alexandria School District 206.
Tuesday, October, 16, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Alexandria school district searches for new leader
The search is on for a new superintendent for Alexandria School District 206. School board members discussed the search at their regular meeting Monday.
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

School board invites public to help in superintendent search
The Alexandria School Board is inviting district residents to give their thoughts on what’s needed in a new superintendent of schools at community stakeholder meetings scheduled for August 15.
Wednesday, August, 08, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

New school leader to host coffee conversations
Residents of Alexandria School District 206 are invited to join new Superintendent Rick Lahn for an informal conversation on Monday, January 14 at 9 a.m. at Traveler’s Inn, 511 Broadway Street.
Wednesday, January, 09, 2013 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

'Super' excitement
It was hard to tell which was better news – the fact that the new high school is on track and progressing, or that Alexandria School District 206 officially has a new superintendent. Of course, the budget audit and enrollment figures were exciting too.
Friday, October, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

1516334 Public Notice - School Board Special Meeting June 26, 2012

Wednesday, July, 25, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices

Leader of Alexandria school district to retire
Terry Quist, the superintendent of Alexandria School District 206 for the past six years, is retiring.
Tuesday, June, 19, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

District 206 leader to retire
Terry Quist, the superintendent of Alexandria School District 206 for the past six years, is retiring. At Monday’s regular meeting, the Alexandria School Board accepted Quist’s retirement letter, effective on December 31, 2012.
Wednesday, June, 20, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Finalist named for Alexandria superintendent
Nearly 30 community, school board, and staff members from the Alexandria Public Schools met on September 20 to interview six finalists for the superintendent position.
Monday, September, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

Search narrows for new school leader
The Alexandria School Board is narrowing in on the search for a new leader for District 206. On Monday, it named the six finalists who will be considered for the position of superintendent of schools. The candidates, all of whom have significant experience in public education and administration in Minnesota, were drawn from a “strong field” of 35 applicants, according to board members.
Wednesday, September, 12, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

VIDEO: Quist takes 'final exam'
Terry Quist will step down as superintendent of Alexandria School District 206 on December 31, turning the reins over to Rick Lahn. The Echo Press asked Quist to reflect back on his six years as the district’s leader and answer the following 10 questions. Call it his final exam.
Friday, December, 21, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - News

1540361 Public Notice - School District 206 Meeting July 16, 2012

Friday, August, 24, 2012 - Alexandria Echo Press - Public Notices