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Supreme School District Case Study

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E. HOLMES DISTRICT — With their service to the district coming to an end, interim Superintendent Jon Ritchie and interim Assistant Superintendent Kris Pipes-Perone on Monday were given additional financial compensation for “going above and beyond.” Last August, the board entered into an agreement with Tri-County Educational Service Center for interim services through the current school year after, previously taking action to authorize Tri-County Educational Service Center to conduct the superintendent search. The initial hope was to have a new superintendent in place by the start of the school year, or shortly thereafter. But, despite receiving 24 applications for the position, the board felt time constraints prevented the board from conducting …show more content…

“They came into a tough situation. They helped the board and were great assets to the district. This is a small way of thanking them,” said board President Jeremy Kauffman. The process got an unexpected start a year ago when Joe Edinger who resigned the position with three years remaining on his own five-year contract. Serving the district was a job Ritchie said was enjoyable. “You have a fantastic school district, and I am extremely impressed with the students and staff. I was fortunate to work with the board, which is truly focused on what is best for the district and community. You are in able hands moving forward.” Pipes-Perone, who previously served as superintendent for the West Holmes district, in which she also lives, said, “It was a great opportunity for me. I was able to figure out the eastern end is just as good as the western end.” She said she is glad she could help out and will take with her many friendships made during her time at East Holmes. Kauffman said the pair went “above and beyond” what the district expected, with one of the two present in the district nearly every

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