Burnley chosen as superintendent
The Mat Su School Board met over the weekend to discuss and decide on the next superintendent of schools.
The Mat Su School Board met over the weekend to discuss and decide on the next superintendent of schools. The decision was unanimous – Dr. Kenneth Burnley from Michigan.
Burnley is a Senior Resident Fellow at the University of Michigan. He has held the superintendent position at three different schools over a 24 year period. He was superintendent of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, Colorado Springs School District and Detroit Public Schools.
Catherine Esray, in a press release, stated that Burnley will be visiting schools and learning about the District, AND if a contract is signed, he will start July 1st.
Superintendent George Troxel is retiring. His last day is June 30th.
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