WALLA WALLA -- A forum to gather input on what community members want to see in a new Walla Walla School District superintendent is set from noon to 1:30 p.m Tuesday in the district board room, 364 S. Park St.
A session for parents is from 5 to 6 p.m. that night in the same place.
People who can't attend can submit their input through a survey available at the district office and at www.wwps.org.
The current superintendent, Richard Carter, plans to retire.
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