Board begins process of finding new administrator

The Douglas Unified School District Governing Board moved forward with its search for a new superintendent during a special meeting on Tuesday, January 19.

During the meeting, the board agreed to begin conducting a search for an eventual replacement for Earl Pettit, who was placed on paid administrative leave until his contract runs out on June 30. Business Manager Denise Evans and OSI Director  Leann Bowley are working to gather information to begin the process.

During the meeting, the board also named Bowley as the interim administrator, while they conduct a search for someone to complete the remainder of the year in the position.

The board also refused to release the transcripts relating to the Pettit investigation until they had been properly redacted to protect those that spoke to the investigator.

In other action, the board:

Approved correspondence to Earl Pettit concerning his administrative reassignment.

√ Approved compensation of $25 daily for tutoring for Monica Lumiere and Judy Herbert.

√ Approved extra compensation in the amount of one-sixth of base salary for Emilio Gonzalez for an additional concert band class taught at zero hour.

√ Approve out-of-state travel for Bonnie Lopez, DHS Principal, to present at College Board Western Regional Forum in San Diego next month.