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Lynchburg school board appoints Dr. Christy Somerville Midgette as superintendent; starts July 1
Summary
After a multi-month search and closed-session finalist review, the Lynchburg City School Board voted to appoint Dr. Christy Somerville Midgette as the system's next superintendent; she will begin July 1 and work with the current superintendent on a transition plan.
The Lynchburg City School Board appointed Dr. Christy Somerville Midgette as the district's next superintendent Tuesday after a multi-month search and finalist review.
The board voted by roll call after a motion by board member Dr. Tinsley to appoint Dr. Midgette. The motion was seconded by multiple members and carried in a recorded vote: Mr. Connor, Mr. Andrews, Dr. Day, Dr. Gupta, Mrs. Preston, Mr. DePaul, Ms. Lowry and Dr. Tinsley voted yes; Mr. Gillio voted no. Dr. Midgette's official start date is July 1.
The appointment caps a search process that produced 27 applicants and included stakeholder…
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