The Hood River County School District says they will hold a community forum with Bill Newton, the district’s current interim superintendent that is seeking the full-time job, on Thursday. Newton could not attend a forum this past Thursday that also involved the other finalist for the job, Bellingham middle school principal Meagan Dawson, due to a death in his family. The forum with Newton will take place this Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the Hood River Middle School Auditorium. Newton will answer questions that have been submitted by the community and selected by the district board involving budget development, closing the opportunity gap, and supporting mental health. A community meet-and-greet will follow.