Gary gives notice…
Posted January 8, 2011 at 1:22 pm by Ian Byington
Gary led the Halloween costume parade through town a couple of months ago...
When a school district has a strong administrator who is widely appreciated & popular with his staff & students, it comes as a surprise to hear he’s moving on.
Our elementary school principal is resigning, and the response I’ve heard has been universal that he’s a great one & folks don’t want him to go. I’m pretty sure more information will come out that makes this situation more clear (I hope so), and in the meantime hope that folks don’t jump to conclusions about Gary, the school board, or the superintendent.
So, till we’re more informed, here’s the press release from Rick Thompson, the school district superintendent:
Mr. Gary Pfleuger has announced his resignation as the principal of Friday Harbor Elementary School effective at the end of the 2010-2011 school year. Mr. Pflueger has served in the role of principal since the fall of 2008.
Mr. Pfleuger has worked closely with the students and staff at the elementary school to support a safe and civil learning environment. He has also worked closely with parents to promote the many and exciting learning activities which take place at the elementary school. Gary also worked with the school and district staff to facilitate assessment practices, a Response to Intervention model, and First Steps in Mathematics training.
“I have appreciated my time as a principal in Friday Harbor. I have been impressed with the level of professionalism among the teachers and the level of community and parent support.” Mr. Pfleuger noted he may return to Idaho, his home since college in 1972.
The district will open a search for his replacement immediately. The search committee and selection process will include parents and community members, and is expected to conclude later this spring. The successful candidate is expected to begin work on or around July 1, 2011.
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2 comments:
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Ian, This is horrible news. Is it safe to assume the Board will have to meet this week to decide whether or not to accept the resignation? And will that meeting be open to the public?
Principal Pfleuger was an incredible asset to the SJ School Community. We feel so fortunate to have gotten to know him and have our children under his direction. This is very sad news and we wish him all the best in his new endeavors.
The Pillsbury’s
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