Newport News has called a special board meeting Thursday for the purpose of appointing a new superintendent.
The School Board began its search for a superintendent in March, after terminating former superintendent George Parker III in late January. Parker faced a barrage of criticism in the wake of a shooting at Richneck Elementary School, when a first grade student shot and injured his teacher.
Michele Mitchell, the division’s executive director of student advancement, has been serving as interim superintendent.
The Virginia School Boards Association assisted in the search process, which included conducting public hearings and surveying the school community. The board conducted interviews with candidates in June.
Thursday’s meeting will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Newport News administrative building, 12465 Warwick Boulevard.
Nour Habib, [email protected]
