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Board approves contract for incoming Director of Schools Justin Ridge
Summary
After attorney review and staff preparation, the board approved the employment contract for incoming Director of Schools Justin Ridge in a roll-call vote; several board members were recorded as voting yes.
The Blount County School Board approved the employment contract for incoming Director of Schools Justin Ridge. Board members indicated attorneys reviewed the contract and district staff prepared the document in consultation with Mr. Ridge.
The chair asked for a roll-call vote; the clerk called each name and the minutes record the vote as 'yes' for the members polled. The board thanked all who participated in the recruitment and contract preparation and noted Ridge will begin in the role on May 7 with a planned overlap period with interim Director Dr. Teefthaler through May.
The board acknowledged the work of the transition team and said it looks forward to the leadership transition in early May.
