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South Harrison superintendent announces retirement after nearly 45-year career; board issues tribute
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Eastridge delivered a retirement statement at the board’s final meeting of the year, reflecting on a 45-year career and the district’s academic gains; trustees presented a token of appreciation and offered tributes.
Superintendent Dr. Eastridge announced his retirement and used the board meeting to reflect on a nearly 45-year career in education, saying, “I have been truly blessed in my life.”
The superintendent told trustees he began his career at Cordon Central High School and later served as a principal and superintendent in multiple districts, noting awards including district and state-level principal and superintendent recognitions and national blue-ribbon school honors during an earlier tenure. He described the decision to retire as the start of “the next chapter” and said he and his wife plan travel, mentioning upcoming trips to Florida and Alaska.
The board responded with sustained praise and personal remarks. Trustee comments highlighted Dr. Eastridge’s leadership through difficult periods and his role in expanding career pathways, dual-credit offerings and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. One trustee said Dr. Eastridge “brought us through all this” and praised his steadiness and statewide reputation.
At the meeting the board presented a small token of appreciation; Dr. Eastridge accepted the gift and reiterated his gratitude to the community, staff and board.
The meeting concluded with trustees wishing Dr. Eastridge well and approving adjournment. The board did not take formal action related to his successor at this meeting.
