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Pelham board posts superintendent vacancy for 30 days; applications due June 9
Summary
Pelham City Board of Education announced a 30-day posting for its superintendent vacancy after Dr. Ledbetter’s planned retirement June 30, 2025, named Bishop Brooks as application contact and summarized community and staff survey results that will inform selection criteria.
The Pelham City Board of Education on May 5 opened the search to replace Superintendent Dr. Ledbetter, who announced his retirement effective June 30, 2025, and directed staff to post the vacancy for 30 days with applications due June 9. The board named the law firm Bishop Brooks as the contact to accept applications and said it will post the announcement on the district website.
The board emphasized legal and credential requirements during the meeting. The board’s reading of the previous job posting said the superintendent serves as the chief executive officer of the Pelham City Board of Education and must meet requirements in Alabama Code 16-12-1 and regulations of the Alabama State Board of Education. The job posting language the board reviewed lists minimum…
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