Board appoints Steven Richardson as interim superintendent

What happened

The Board unanimously approved Dr. Steven Richardson as interim superintendent, effective October 1, 2026. The Board also approved his employment agreement, completing a leadership change after its earlier selection of Valerie Pitts for the interim role.

Why it matters to families

The superintendent leads districtwide operations and instruction; the appointment establishes who will lead the district beginning October 1.

The evidence

The September 10 approved minutes state that the appointment and approval of the interim superintendent was approved unanimously, identify Richardson, and specify an October 1 effective date; they also note that his contract was approved.

The source