Boulder Elementary superintendent hired

On Friday, May 19, Butte native Doug Richards was hired as the new superintendent/principal of Boulder Elementary, taking the place of Jeff Elliott, who announced his resignation in February. 

Richards, who previous worked as principal and a shop teacher at Whitehall High School, currently serves as principal for the Resources for Educating Alaska’s Children at Home (REACH) Academy in the Alaska Gateway School District in Tok, Alaska, was one of nine applicants for the position. 

The Boulder Elementary Board finalized agreements with Richards during a special Zoom board meeting on Friday, May 19. He begins on July 1. Board Chair Carrie Harris said she is thrilled to have Richards as the school’s new administrator.