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One man, two school districts.

Mike Pruyne has been hired as the new Director of Technology for the Coupeville School District, pending school board approval, but he’ll split his time between Cow Town and its neighbor to the North.

That’s because he currently works for the Oak Harbor School District as their Assistant Director/Network.

Thanks to an interlocal agreement between the two districts, Pruyne will serve half time at each job.

“This arrangement gives our district access to experienced, dedicated technology leadership in a cost-effective and sustainable way — and is a great example of neighboring districts working together for the benefit of all students,” said Coupeville Superintendent Shannon Leatherwood.

Pruyne replaces Will Smith, who recently resigned after eight years on the job.

Like his predecessor, the new hire is a retired U.S. Navy veteran.

Mike brings a wealth of experience to our community,” Leatherwood said. “He brings discipline, dedication, and deep expertise to everything he does — and we are fortunate to have him supporting our students, staff, and families.

Mike will be working alongside our team to provide technology support across our district — from the devices and tools our students use every day to the systems that keep our schools running smoothly.

“Families can expect to hear more from Mike as he gets settled in and begins connecting with our school community.”

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Will Smith

The affable man with an answer for every tech question is taking his impressive skill set on to new adventures.

Will Smith, Director of Technology for the Coupeville School District, has left his post after an 8+ year run.

The Brandman University grad first came to work in Coupeville in 2018 after finishing his career with the US Navy.

Smith served from 1996 to 2018, starting and ending his military run at NAS Whidbey.

Along with keeping every computer running, every school board meeting stream from fritzing out, and thousands of other tasks, he has been a man of many callings.

Smith has been a volunteer coach with the North Whidbey Soccer Club and was a candidate for the Oak Harbor School Board in 2023.

In a community newsletter released Monday night, Coupeville Schools Superintendent Shannon Leatherwood addressed Smith’s departure.

“Our Technology Director has stepped down,” she wrote.

“I have been taking the time needed to develop a thoughtful plan before communicating broadly because our community deserves a path forward, not just an announcement.

“That plan will be shared with you in the coming weeks.”

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