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Superintendent introduces newly appointed principals and recognizes longtime staffer
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Royster introduced three newly appointed principals (Barry Ledford, Donald Jones and Brooke Patterson) and the board publicly recognized Nancy Fitzer for exemplary service supporting board operations.
Superintendent Dr. Royster used the April 28 meeting to introduce newly appointed school leaders and to publicly recognize a longtime board liaison.
Royster introduced Barry Ledford as the newly appointed principal of JL Mann High Academy and noted Ledford's prior success at Catawba Ridge in Fort Mill. The superintendent introduced Donald Jones as the new principal at Beck Academy and summarized Jones's background in special education and school leadership, including experience in Illinois school districts. Royster also announced Brooke Patterson, currently an assistant principal at Northwood Middle School, as a new principal and described her 16 years of classroom and leadership experience.
The board also recognized Nancy Fitzer, a board liaison and assistant to the superintendent, as a professional employee. Dr. Royster praised her role in maintaining schedules and supporting district leadership; Royster said of Fitzer, "She does most of my work for me," and the board applauded.
The introductions were presented as part of the superintendent's report; no formal action was required for the personnel announcements in the meeting record.
