Miriam Mickelson

Eugene 4J must close a $30 million budget gap caused by declining enrollment and rising costs. Superintendent Miriam Mickelson said she’s hoping making those big reductions this year will save families and staff from big cuts in future years.

The Eugene 4J School District has adopted a three-year contract with new superintendent Miriam Mickelson, which will allow her to join the district on July 1.

The Eugene 4J School District selected a former Northwest Washington administrator to serve as its new superintendent at a board meeting Wednesday.