Aune named executive director of state school directors' association

Washington Association of School Administrators announced Tuesday that Joel Aune, superintendent of Snoqualmie Valley School District, will serve as the association’s new executive director beginning July 1. His selection was confirmed this week by the association’s board of directors.

Aune, 57, served as superintendent of the Colfax School District for seven years before going to the Snoqualmie Valley where he has served for 13 years.

Aune will replace Dr. Bill Keim, who will retire this summer after leading the association for the past five years.

As executive director, Aune will oversee a s...