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The Summit School District Board of Education unanimously nominated Roy G. Crawford to fill the position of interim superintendent for the 2020-21 school year.
During interviews with the three finalists Monday, June 14, the board asked questions regarding finalists’ experience working with strategic plans and school boards, retaining staff, building partnerships and bringing the community together amid conflicting opinions.
The board also asked questions specific to its recently passed Just and Equitable Education policy, including finalists’ previous equity experience and their focus areas for implementing the policy considering community response.
The sole person who spoke for public comment, Amy Noraka, expressed concern that the board was not asking candidates any questions directly related to education or curriculum.
Summit School District has officially parted ways with Superintendent Marion Smith Jr. effective Friday, May 28. The board of education voted unanimously to approve a mutual separation and release agreement with Smith at a.
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The Summit School District Board of Education selected three finalists for the interim superintendent position after a special board meeting Monday, May 24.
The board reviewed 21 applications for the position during an executive session, ultimately selecting Javier Abrego, Roy G. Crawford and David Rizor as finalists. The finalists are scheduled to be interviewed in person at a special board meeting June 14.
“We’re very happy with the turnout of applicants and are very thankful for the people that put their names forward,” Board of Education President Kate Hudnut said Tuesday, May 25.
Application materials for the finalists are all posted on the district’s website