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June 19, 2008

N. Kingstown school superintendent resigns

North Kingstown School Supt. Priscilla L. Feir announced today she will be leaving her post effective June 30.

In her letter of resignation to the School Committee, she said, "I have had a wonderful year, in spite of the many fiscal challenges, knowing that my work was done with the student's best interests in mind. However, I have decided to explore the opportunities that are awaiting me."

"Please know that I will keep the fine people of this community in my heart and in my prayers as you move forward on taht tightrope of creating and maintaining quality eductation for all students and cutting costs to achieve the fiscal targets that have been imposed on you."

The school committee is expected to accept her resignation -- despite a clause in her contract that requires 90-day notice -- and appoint an interim superintendent. That's likely to be Assistant Supt. Phil Thornton, school committee members said.

Thornton, who previously served as assistant superintendent in the Chariho Regional School District, was hired by North Kingstown in December.

School committee members said the discussion will focus next on whether to launch a national search, appoint Thornton superintendent -- he is yet to apply for the position -- or explore a possible consolidation with neighboring school districts, specifically, West Greenwich and Jamestown.

-- Journal staff writer Maria Armental

Posted by Mike McKinney  at 6:50 PM | Permalink

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