Rockingham County Schools superintendent could keep his job, reverse firing
Dr. Rodney Shotwell filed a lawsuit in Rockingham County Superior Court so a judge can decide if his firing was legal. Author: Miles Moraitis Updated: 12:24 PM EST March 13, 2021
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. Dr. Rodney Shotwell of Rockingham County Schools could keep his job as superintendent. The Board voted to fire him back in December 2020. Dr. Shotwell took that decision to court on Wednesday, just two days before his scheduled final day on the job.
Shotwell filed a complaint and a temporary restraining order. The presiding Superior Court judge ruled in favor of the restraining order, stating the Rockingham County Schools Board of Education cannot officially end Shotwell s contract until the Court makes further orders. The judge also stated Shotwell is likely to succeed on the merits of his claims .
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Superintendent Dr. Rodney Shotwell was terminated at a meeting Monday night. Author: Courtney Kiley (WFMY News2) Published: 7:54 AM CST December 15, 2020 Updated: 5:51 PM CST December 15, 2020
ROCKINGHAM COUNTY, N.C. Rockingham County school board members voted to terminate Superintendent Dr. Rodney Shotwell at a meeting Monday night.
After a closed session the board addressed personnel matters, one involving Superintendent Dr. Shotwell.
His termination will take place in 90 days.
Dr. Shotwell gave parting words at Monday s meeting after the 4-3 vote. This is okay God has a plan for all of us so I m looking forward to the opportunities that come next, Dr. Shotwell said. I wanted to make sure my son saw the people who did this to me.