Ball had been serving under an interim contract that concluded on June 30th, with her resignation becoming effective at that time.
In a letter dated June 29, and addressed to the Doniphan West Family, the school board says "finding the next leader for our district is the highest priority for the board members," who say they're "committed to a smooth transition for our staff and their families and a great start to the 2026-2027 school year ahead," adding that they aim to hire a leader who can "bring stability and focus" on the district's mission.
Ball leaves the district after the school board voted unanimously in April to place her on administrative leave while working through a formal complaint procedure. At the time, board members said the process was meant to be "thorough and fair to all involved," but did not release a reason behind the decision, citing employee privacy and confidentiality laws. A connection between that administrative leave and Ball's resignation has not been publicly confirmed.
This week's letter to the district's patrons also states the school board is "steadfast in our belief that the best for our district is yet to come," and says more news on district leadership will be shared "in the weeks ahead."
Students and staff return to school in August.
