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Caldwell County Schools appoints Dr. Thomas Howell as superintendent, contract effective Dec. 1, 2025
Summary
The Caldwell County Board of Education voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Thomas Howell as the district's next superintendent and held a brief closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters; the swearing‑in followed and Howell pledged stability during the transition.
The Caldwell County Board of Education on Nov. 30 voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Thomas Howell as the district’s next superintendent, with the associated contract effective Dec. 1, 2025. The board announced the hire after interviewing four finalists and conducting a brief closed session to discuss confidential personnel matters.
The board moved to approve the appointment during the meeting. As recorded, a board member said, “Chairman Pinto, it is my honor to make a motion to approve the appointment of doctor Thomas Howell as the superintendent of Caldwell County Schools, with the…
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