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Board names K. Moore interim superintendent; board and community leaders urge continuity on equity
Summary
The board unanimously approved a contract appointing Kathy (Katty) Moore as interim superintendent; the board and several community leaders said Moore’s record as a district leader and equity focus position her to steward the district during the transition.
The Winston‑Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education voted unanimously on May 27 to approve a contract appointing Katty Moore as interim superintendent.
Board materials said Moore previously served as superintendent of Wake County Public Schools from 2018 to 2023 and as interim superintendent in Durham in 2024; she also serves on the North Carolina State Board of Education. The board’s chief lead counsel handled contract negotiations before the action item.
Community speakers and civic groups who addressed the board during public comment emphasized the need for a leader who is equity‑driven, community‑oriented and accountable. Several speakers, including representatives from the NAACP, the Urban League and local ministers’ groups, had sent endorsements urging a candidate who would “hold this vision and keep this momentum alive,” a public commenter said.
Board members thanked outgoing Superintendent Tricia McManus for her service; multiple speakers praised McManus for elevating equity and community engagement during her tenure. The interim appointment is intended to provide executive continuity while the board conducts any further searches and addresses the district’s budget challenges.
Ending: Moore’s contract was approved without dissent. The board said she will begin in the interim role under terms in the approved contract and the district will outline transitional leadership timelines in the coming days.
