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Superintendent resigns; Dr. David Baker named interim
What happened
The board was told in April 2026 that the superintendent had resigned. Business Administrator Beth Bierwirth served as acting superintendent through June. Dr. David Baker became interim superintendent on July 1, 2026, shared with Plainfield.
Why it matters to families
The superintendent leads the budget, hiring and the cooperative-district plan. Both boards set a November 2026 deadline to decide whether to keep Dr. Baker past his first year, and a full search was planned for the fall.
The evidence
Approved April 13, 2026 minutes: 'The district superintendent has resigned and an active search for an interim superintendent is under way.' Approved May 18, 2026 minutes say Dr. David Baker was hired as interim superintendent starting July 1.
The source
April 13, 2026 approved school board minutesSee the full record for Cornish School District.
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