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Harrison County Schools board says superintendent “meets expectations” after annual review
Summary
The Harrison County Schools Board of Education announced after executive session that it and the superintendent "reached an agreement" the superintendent meets expectations; board members used the opportunity to congratulate incumbents and raise concerns about charter growth and enrollment.
The Harrison County Schools Board of Education said it and the superintendent "have met to review and discuss the results of the annual evaluation" and that "following thoughtful deliberation, both parties have reached an agreement that superintendent meets expectations," the board announced after returning from executive session.
The statement said both parties "have identified areas of focus that will continue to be developed and address going forward." The transcript does not record a roll-call vote on the evaluation; the outcome was presented as an agreed result rather than a recorded formal vote.
Board member Mr. Tucker congratulated colleagues and thanked supporters, saying he was "looking forward to continuing what we've been doing" and that he felt "confident that we have a very good sitting board." He also warned that state policies promoting charter schools and scholarship programs are contributing to declining enrollment and could make it "much tougher on the public school system," urging efforts to retain students and persuade parents that Harrison County Schools remains the best option.
Dr. Santilli congratulated "our three incumbents being elected again" and praised the board's civil deliberations, noting he was "really pleased that we're able to do what we do" and referencing evidence presented by Mrs. Statler as a reminder of the district's work for students and staff.
Miss Smith also congratulated colleagues, thanked those who helped assemble the superintendent evaluation and "congratulations to her on the evaluation," and specifically thanked "Tom Francis, Jenny and Doug" for their support.
The meeting concluded after a motion to adjourn was moved and seconded; the chair asked for a voice vote, members said "aye," and the chair declared the motion carried. The board closed the session with brief ceremonial remarks.
No further actions, budgets, ordinances or formal roll-call votes were recorded on the evaluation in the provided transcript; details such as a formal, recorded vote tally or the superintendent's full name were not specified in the transcript.
