North Hill Leadership Change Draws Protest, Emotional Testimony at Board Meeting

Highline Public Schools announced the transfer of Principal Kimberly Jones and Assistant Principal Kaitlyn O’Leary from North Hill Elementary to Des Moines Elementary, sparking protests and emotional testimony at the May 6 school board meeting. Families and staff expressed concerns about the sudden, unexplained move, lack of transparency, and worry that the district failed to involve the community in selecting replacement leadership. At least 50 people signed a petition supporting the leaders’ return.