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Forsyth schools expand leadership-development programs as retirements loom

2687628 · March 19, 2025
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District officials outlined multiple leadership-development tracks—aspiring principals, LEAD Academy, lead counselors and an aspiring athletic director program—citing staff turnover and potential retirements that could create up to 80 district and school-level vacancies in five years.

Forsyth County Schools officials presented an expanded leadership-development plan at the March 18 board meeting, describing existing programs and new training pathways designed to prepare teachers and staff for school- and district-level leadership roles.

Dr. Josh Lowe, who led the presentation, said the district currently has 43 principals and 108 assistant principals—151 school-based leaders—and that 74 of those positions (22 principals and 52 assistant principals) have been filled by…

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