Superintendent Derild Parsons Announces Retirement at End of School Year

Churchill County School District Superintendent Derild Parsons told trustees and members of the public last week that he has submitted a letter of retirement, with his final day expected to be June 30, following the close of the 2025-26 school year.

“This has been my entire career,” Parsons said during the meeting, reflecting on decades of work in the district from his early years in education through district leadership. He described the decision as personal, noting changes in his life circumstances.

“My life situation has changed,” Parsons told the board. “As many of you know, I have been dealing with some glaucoma issues… I have made the decision to retire at the end of this year.”

Parsons emphasized that his departure is not immediate and said he intends to remain fully engaged throughout the remainder of the school year.

“I will not be slacking prior to that time coming,” he said. “The last days that I’m here will still be pushing things hard, trying to get some things in.”

He also expressed confidence in district staff and leadership continuity, telling trustees he believes systems and forward momentum are in place to continue beyond any one individual.

“I do feel very confident in the people that we have within our schools and our district that have worked very hard,” Parsons said, adding that he hopes improvements underway will endure “so that they don’t end when people change.”

Parsons told the board he plans to remain involved in the community after retirement.

“I am not leaving,” he said. “I will still be bugging people, and I will readily help with anything that I can.”

Trustees thanked Parsons for his service and acknowledged the transition ahead, with one trustee noting the district would continue working together over the coming months. Board members did not offer extended comments during the meeting but expressed appreciation and indicated that the district will move forward with the process of selecting a new superintendent.

A special meeting was scheduled for December 16 to address next steps following Parsons’ retirement notice, including the district’s process for superintendent succession and recruitment. Look for a follow-up story in The Fallon Post next week.

Parsons’ retirement will be official at the end of his contract on June 30.