Superintendent Will Say Goodbye At Shaker Heights Q&A

SHAKER HEIGHTS, OH — At the end of 2017, Shaker Heights Superintendent Gregory Hutchings announced he would be leaving the district to return his hometown of Alexandria, Virginia. News of his departure came as a surprise to much of the community, but residents and students will have their chance to say goodbye and ask a few questions at an upcoming event.

The district is hosting a "Farewell Q&A" on May 10 in the Shaker Heights High School Auditorium. The event will be moderated by famed local newscaster Leon Bibb. The session will last approximately one hour, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The event is free and open to the public. However, space is limited so the district is asking people to register to attend. To sign-up for a guaranteed seat, click here.

Hutchings became Shaker's superintendent in 2013. During his tenure with the district, he expanded the International Baccalaureate (IB) Organization to all buildings and programs in grades PreK-12. He also oversaw the passing of a $30 million bond levy and Shaker's first permanent improvement levy.

Last week, the Board of Education announced that Stephen Wilkins had been named the interim superintendent of Shaker Heights Schools. Wilkins is currently the district's assistant superintendent of business operations and human resources. He will return to that role when his time as interim superintendent comes to an end.

The interim superintendent will officially be appointed at the May 8 Board of Education meeting. The district will then begin its search for a permanent replacement in the summer of 2018.

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