Trustee Doctor Harris Mohammed announces appointment as acting superintendent; board thanks her
Summary
Doctor Harris Mohammed, a Richmond Public Schools trustee, announced Dec. 2 that she will serve as acting superintendent of a Virginia school division and that this is likely her last board meeting. Trustees presented flowers and expressed appreciation for her service.
Doctor Harris Mohammed announced at the Dec. 2 Richmond Public Schools meeting that she has accepted an appointment to serve as acting superintendent (describing the role as serving "as a CEO of a school division in Virginia"). She said the appointment means this will likely be her last meeting as a trustee and thanked colleagues, staff and family.
"I have the honor of serving as a CEO of a school division in Virginia, as a acting superintendent," she said, adding that she is grateful for the board experience and intends to continue supporting Richmond Public Schools during transition. Trustees offered remarks of gratitude, presented flowers and said they would stay in touch as she transitions to the new role.
She also said she has been named to a transition committee by the lieutenant-governor-elect (as referenced in the meeting), and that she will continue to engage with the district in her new capacity. The board marked the announcement with a recognition and photos at the dais.
