Michael Maclin News Today

An outside consultant’s report cites a “significant breakdown” in communication and trust between parents and administrators

Dr. Michael Maclin, the recently appointed superintendent of the Special School District (SSD) of St. Louis County, is acutely aware of his monumental responsibility.

Maclin takes the post permanently after having served as acting superintendent since the districts previous superintendent, Elizabeth Keenan, was abruptly put on administrative leave in October, a move the district

The largest school district in the St. Louis area has a new superintendent.

Elizabeth Keenan, superintendent of the Special School District of St. Louis County, has stepped down more than a month after she was placed on administrative leave.

Keenan’s departure is “an internal personnel matter” and there will be no further comment, the email said.

Dr. Elizabeth Keenan, the superintendent of the Special School District of St. Louis County, was placed on administrative leave, according to an internal memo.

Elizabeth Keenan took the top role in the special education district in 2019 at a salary of $245,000.

Elizabeth Keenan took the top role in the special education district in 2019 at a salary of $245,000.