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Morrisville board accepts superintendent resignation, authorizes search for replacement
Summary
The Morrisville Borough SD board unanimously accepted Superintendent Dr. Andrew Jo Doster’s resignation effective no later than March 5, 2026, and authorized the district to advertise and take steps to hire an interim or permanent superintendent; the board cited ongoing funding pressures and administrative turnover.
The Morrisville Borough SD Board of Directors on a 7‑0 vote accepted the resignation of Dr. Andrew Jo Doster as superintendent, effective no later than March 5, 2026, unless the parties agree otherwise pending solicitor review.
The action came during the board’s business meeting after a brief discussion and public comment from board member Miss Getty, who connected the resignation to what she described as persistent underfunding and repeated administrative turnover. "We are an underfunded school district," Miss Getty said, adding that the district’s funding shortfalls have contributed to leaders leaving "despite contracts that call for four or five years." The board recorded the vote to accept the resignation with all members voting in favor.
Why it matters: Accepting Dr. Doster’s resignation triggers a formal personnel and hiring process for the district’s top administrator and raises questions about how the district will manage continuity of operations until a replacement is hired. The board also moved immediately to authorize recruitment steps.
Board action and next steps: After accepting the resignation, the board unanimously authorized the administration and solicitor to advertise the superintendent position and to take "all steps deemed necessary" to hire an interim or permanent superintendent, subject to future board action. Board members said the district has previously worked with the IU to facilitate postings and interviews and indicated they plan community input and a meet‑and‑greet once candidates are selected.
Solicitor review and timing: The resignation acceptance noted an outstanding solicitor review; the motion specified the resignation date as "no later than March 5, 2026" unless a different date is mutually agreed. The board did not provide a candidate timeline beyond that date at the meeting.
What was said and who said it: Miss Getty, a board member who also reported earlier on Tech School matters, urged state attention to the district’s funding shortfalls and stressed the effect on students and staff. Ben Hauser, the board’s solicitor, was on the record describing recent executive sessions related to personnel and litigation.
What’s next: The board’s authorization allows the district to begin recruiting and to hire an interim if needed; further board action will be required to approve a finalist. The board did not announce a search timeline at the meeting.
