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Muhlenberg County superintendent announces retirement; board approves early hire and in-house search
Summary
Superintendent Contessa submitted a written notice of intent to retire effective Dec. 1, 2026; the board accepted the letter, voted to permit an early hire to allow overlap and training, and approved an in-house superintendent selection process led by board designee Bridget Wells.
Superintendent Contessa notified the Muhlenberg County Board of Education of her intent to retire effective Dec. 1, 2026, in a letter read aloud during the board meeting. The letter, read by a board member, said in part: "I am writing to formally share my intent to retire from my position as superintendent of Muhlenberg County Schools, effective 12/01/2026," and stressed a commitment to support a smooth transition.
Board members moved to accept Contessa's letter of intent and to declare…
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