SACS looking inward for new chief
Board to promote from within to find Downs successor
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
The next person to helm Southwest Allen County Schools likely will be a familiar face.
The school board has decided to pursue internal applicants for the upcoming superintendent vacancy. Phil Downs announced in January that he intends to retire Dec. 31.
No decision is more important than hiring the next district leader, board President Bradley Mills said.
“Following Dr. Downs retirement announcement, SACS board is in agreement and will move forward interviewing internal applicants later this month,” Mills said in a statement. “We are confident our internal candidates are best qualified to lead and grow the district s rich tradition of education and learning.”
SACS to look internally for next superintendent
ASHLEY SLOBODA | The Journal Gazette
The next person to helm Southwest Allen County Schools likely will be a familiar face.
The school board has decided to pursue internal applicants for the looming superintendent vacancy.
Phil Downs announced in January he intends to retire Dec. 31.
No decision is more important than hiring the next district leader, board President Bradley Mills said. Following Dr. Downs retirement announcement, SACS board is in agreement and will move forward interviewing internal applicants later this month, Mills said in a statement. We are confident our internal candidates are best qualified to lead and grow the district s rich tradition of education and learning.