Bay District Schools make changes in leadership to gear up for the upcoming school year
Bay District Schools has announced changes in leadership for the upcoming academic year.
According to a press release by Bay District Schools, the district is currently advertising for new principals for Jinks Middle School, Mowat Middle School and Merritt Brown Middle School. Superintendent Mark McQueen’s decision to non-renew the current principals created these vacancies.
“We sincerely appreciate the many years of service these educational leaders have given to our district and our students,” McQueen said in the release. “This was a difficult decision, but I want to go in a different direction with these three schools, so this was a necessary change.”
At the April 9 School Board meeting, the board approved current Rutherford Middle School Principal Crystal Boyette as the turnaround principal for Cedar Grove Elementary. Boyette will take over Cedar Grove from current principal, Cynthia Walker.
Margaret K. Lewis Exceptional School Assistant Principal Crystal Hudson will replace the school's current principal, Lori Hast, after Hast retires this year.
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"Our commitment to excellence remains unwavering,” McQueen said in the release. “These changes enable us to enhance our educational offerings further and provide the resources necessary for our students to thrive academically and personally.”
This article originally appeared on The News Herald: Bay District Schools make principal changes for upcoming school year
