St. Mary Parish School Board accepts superintendent's resignation; Dr. Sanders named interim
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The St. Mary Parish School Board voted to accept the resignation and retirement of Superintendent Dr. Buffley Faganbush and confirmed Dr. Sanders will begin serving as interim superintendent effective the next day under a previously adopted resolution; the board discussed a timeline for a permanent search.
The St. Mary Parish School Board on Jan. 8 accepted the resignation and retirement of Superintendent Dr. Buffley Faganbush after 31 years of service. The board voted, by voice, to accept the resignation; Miss LaSalle moved to accept and Doctor Wilson seconded.
Board members said Dr. Faganbush has had a long tenure in the district. The presiding officer read the retirement letter, noting "after 31 years of devoted service to the students, families, and community of St. Mary Parish," and thanked Dr. Faganbush for her leadership.
Legal counsel reminded the board that a November resolution had previously named Dr. Sanders as acting/interim superintendent and that, with Dr. Faganbush's retirement effective the next day, Dr. Sanders will begin serving in the interim capacity. Counsel told the board that under current practice a person may serve as interim superintendent for six months within a 12-month period and that the board will need to decide whether to start a superintendent search at the next regular meeting or to hold a special meeting to begin that process.
No compensation or contract terms for an interim appointment were discussed during the meeting. The board did not vote on any additional employment actions at this session. The meeting record shows the board will consider next steps, including possible special meetings and counsel-provided guidance on the permanent search process.
The board adjourned after completing scheduled business; a special meeting or the next regular meeting is expected to include further discussion about the superintendent search and timeline.
Sources: Remarks and motions during the Jan. 8 St. Mary Parish School Board meeting; legal counsel's comments about the interim appointment and statutory timing.