Longtime Burke County Public Schools Superintendent Larry Putnam announced his resignation at Monday eveningâs work session of the Burke County Board of Education.
After nearly a decade altogether in the superintendent role, Putnam said he will join Hickoryâs Catawba Valley Community College in an executive vice president position. He doesnât yet know his final day with BCPS, but Putnam said he will start at CVCC on May 1.
At CVCC, Putnam will be tasked with being a close associate of President Garrett Hinshaw.
âIâll help President Hinshaw and the team at CVCC with anything they need help with,â Putnam said. âIt encompasses all things. Iâm looking forward to it.â