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Superintendent to retire; board searching for a replacement
What happened
On September 23, 2026, the board accepted Superintendent Kim Matthews' letter of intent to retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year. It voted to post the superintendent job for 2027-28. The October 21 agenda lists 'consider action on hiring a superintendent'.
Why it matters to families
In a one-school district, the superintendent runs daily operations, the budget and hiring. A new leader will start in 2027-28.
The evidence
September 23, 2026 minutes, Motions #14 and #18. The October 21, 2026 agenda, item 7.1.
The source
September 23, 2026 board minutesSee the full record for Summersville School District 79.
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