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Blount County Board of Education reviews five director finalists, votes to add Justin Ridge
Summary
At a called meeting, the Blount County Board of Education heard presentations of five finalists for the director of schools search, reviewed interview procedures and timelines provided by TSBA, and voted to add Justin Ridge to the candidate pool.
The Blount County Board of Education reviewed five finalists for the district's director of schools search and voted to add one additional candidate to the pool during a called meeting.
Dr. Tammy Grissom, a consultant with TSBA, told the board TSBA screened 17 applicants and presented five finalists who met the board's criteria. The finalists identified in the board packet were Dr. Rainey Bridal; Dr. Dylan Connell; Mr. Shane Johnston; Dr. David Myers; and Dr. Alisa Tief Taylor, the district's interim director of schools.
Grissom said the board previously approved a vacancy…
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