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GRAYSON Three men, dressed in suits, took turns sitting in front of the Carter County Board of Education Wednesday during a special meeting to name an interim superintendent.
The three men were each greeted by current Superintendent Ronnie Dotson and sat in his office talked shop before being called in by the board.
The board was in executive session for two hours interviewing the candidates then discussing their choice for the role.
Dr. Robert J. Bell, of Lexington, was appointed as the interim superintendent on a motion from Rachel Fankell and a second by Miranda Tussey. It was a unanimous decision by the board.
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Superintenent Ronnie Dotson listens to what will happen following his resignation during a board of education meeting Friday. Emily Porter | The Daily Independent
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Ronnie Dotsonâs chair left vacant after he departed the board of education meeting concerning his resignation. Emily Porter | The Daily Indepedent
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Carter County Board of Education learns about the policies and procedures of hiring a superintendent from KSBA Field Consultant Don Martin. Emily Porter | The Daily Independent
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GRAYSON A number of items were on the agenda Monday during the Carter County Board of Education meeting, including a new board member and no school supply lists.
Miranda Tussey was selected to fill the role left vacamt by Bryan Greenhillâs resignation. Greenhill is now the districtâs assistant to the director of maintenance and transportation.
Tussey was officially sworn in moments before taking her seat with the rest of the board. Tussey didnât shy away from voting and motioning in favor of line items.
Tussey is a graduate of West Carter High School. Her two sons have both recently graduated from East Carter High School. Her youngest finished out his senior year this spring and her oldest graduated from Morehead State, she said.
Both the Carter County Board of Education and the Elizabethton City Board of Education heard good reports on the summer school programs in the two districts this year.