School District Announces Administrative Changes For Next Year

Lincoln County School District has announced key leadership changes for the upcoming 2026-27 year aimed at improving organizational efficiency and strengthening district-wide support. Superintendent Dr. Majalise Tolan today announced a strategic administrative realignment and reduction for the upcoming academic year. These changes reflect a commitment to fiscal responsibility and a focused effort to place leadership talent where it can most effectively drive student achievement.

The reorganization involves a reduction in 4 administrative positions district-wide and the strategic relocation of several building-level administrators. These decisions were made following a comprehensive review of district operations, enrollment trends, and the specific needs of individual school communities. "We understand that change can be difficult for our staff and our families," said Tolan. "However, these moves were made with deep intentionality. Our goal was to thoughtfully place every administrator in a position that maximizes their unique strengths and addresses the areas where our students need them most."

2026-2027 LCSD Building Administration

Crestview Heights Elementary Sandi Battles, CVH Principal

Waldport High School OPEN, WHS Principal

Nathan Green, WHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Yaquina View Elementary Rebecca Bostwick, YV Principal

Charlotte Galen, YV Assistant Principal

Sam Case Elementary Marcy Doyle, SC Principal

Newport Middle School Chloe Minch, NMS Principal

Lindsay DeVries, NMS Assistant Principal

Newport High School Reyna Mattson, NHS Principal

Peter Ellingsen, NHS Assistant Principal

Shelley Moore, NHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Toledo Elementary School Marty Pérez, ToES Principal

Jillian Vanderbeck, ToES Assistant Principal

Toledo Jr/Sr High School Kathy Beyer, Toledo Jr/Sr High Principal

Janna Limbert, Toledo Jr/Sr Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Oceanlake Elementary School Starla Nelson, Oceanlake Principal

Taft Elementary School Leslie Roache, Taft Elementary Principal

OPEN, Taft Assistant Principal

Taft 7-12 Nick Lupo, Taft 7-12 Principal

Zach Lillebo, Taft 7-12 Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

Ashley Freschi, Taft 7-12 Assistant Principal