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Elizabethtown board accepts Dr. Nell’s resignation and names Tom Strickler interim
Summary
The board accepted Superintendent Dr. Nell’s resignation, noting her last in‑person day will be April 28 and her new appointment begins July 1; the board appointed Tom Strickler as interim superintendent from April 29 through June 30.
The Elizabethtown Area School District board formally accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Nell and appointed Tom Strickler as interim superintendent to serve April 29 through June 30.
The board read a statement that Dr. Nell has accepted the superintendent appointment at Eastern Lebanon County School District, effective July 1, and that her last in‑person day at Elizabethtown will be April 28. The board thanked Dr. Nell for her service and noted she received a satisfactory performance rating and met her objective performance standards this year.
A motion to accept Dr. Nell’s resignation passed on a roll‑call vote. The board then moved to appoint Tom Strickler as interim superintendent beginning April 29 and ending June 30; the motion passed on roll call. Mrs. Carter said the board has full confidence in Mr. Strickler to lead the district through the transition.
Why it matters: Leadership changes during a period of budget pressures and a major building project increase the importance of a stable interim administration, the board and public commenters said. The appointment ensures the district will have a superintendent in place during the transition and before a new permanent hire.
Next steps: Mr. Strickler assumes interim duties April 29. The district will proceed with any required recruitment steps for a permanent superintendent.
