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Board accepts resignation of student services director and approves three hires

Norton City School Board · July 8, 2026
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Summary

The Norton City School Board accepted Terry Horton’s resignation as student services director and approved hires including Sarah Cartwright as director of student services, Kiza Stewart as middle school assistant principal, and Meredith Simone as middle school intervention specialist; the personnel package passed 4-0.

The Norton City School Board approved superintendent-recommended personnel actions during its meeting, accepting the resignation of Terry Horton and approving three new hires.

A staff presenter summarized the personnel slate and told the board, “Terry Horton, she is resigning.” The presenter said Horton had been the district’s student services director “for 3 years now” and thanked her for her work. The presenter then announced hires: “Sarah Cartwright. She will be taking over Terry's position as director of student services,” and added that “Kiza Stewart…is going to be the middle school assistant principal” and that “Meredith Simone…will be a middle school intervention specialist.” The presenter noted that Stewart is a Norton City graduate.

The board voted on the superintendent’s recommendations (letters a–e). After a motion and second, the Clerk called the roll; Mrs. Bennett, Mr. De Dominic, Mr. Inks and Mrs. Statz voted yes and the motion passed, 4-0.

Board members did not raise additional public debate during the personnel item. The presenter said the district will continue recruiting for a few other positions over the summer. No further details on start dates, salaries or funding sources for the positions were provided in the discussion.