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Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools board unanimously approves Dr. Don Phipps as interim superintendent
Summary
The Board of Education approved a contract on Oct. 3 to hire Dr. Don Phipps as interim superintendent beginning Dec. 1, 2025, to serve roughly 15 months while the district searches for a permanent leader.
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools Board of Education on Oct. 3 approved a contract to hire Dr. Don Phipps as interim superintendent, effective Dec. 1, 2025, by unanimous vote.
The board said the 15-month interim appointment will give the district time to conduct a full superintendent search and pursue the board’s goal of restoring the district’s fiscal health following recent challenges.
Board Chair Deanna Kaplan opened the meeting by noting the district’s partnership with the North Carolina State Board of Education to identify interim candidates and introduced Dr. Phipps as the state board’s recommendation. "This would provide the district ample time to search for its next superintendent and implement the board's goal to restore our…
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