DeKalb County Superintendent Jason Barnett announced Monday night he is the top contender to serve as Guntersville City Superintendent of Education.
"I consider this a great honor and a statement of support not only for me but specifically in regard for the great work that we have accomplished in DeKalb County," he said.
Pending board approval, Barnett will replace Guntersville City Interim Superintendent Ric Ayer.
"It was a very hard decision, a lot of time and thought went into this," said Barnett. "While considering leaving home is hard and the timing may never seem right, God directs our path and His timing and plan is perfect."