Council Rock Superintendent Klein to Retire

Council Rock Superintendent Mark Klein will retire from the district at the end of the 2015 academic year, the district announced Friday. His contract was not set to expire until 2017.

School Board president Wendi Thomas made the announcement in an email Friday afternoon.

Klein has served as the district’s superintendent since 2004. In 2012, the Council Rock School Board unanimously approved extending his contract through June 2017. Under the terms of his contract, if he leaves the district before that he must provide a minimum of 150 days notice.

“During his tenure, Mr. Klein has provided 36 years of outstanding service to Council Rock as a classroom teacher, building principal, and Superintendent. We have benefited greatly as a result of the many contributions he has made to our school district and the excellent relationships he has established with students, parents, community members, and staff. Mr. Klein is and has been an advocate for children, a mentor to educators and staff, and an admired leader,” Thomas’ email said.

The board and Mr. Klein will work together to ensure there is a smooth transition to new leadership and continued success for the Council Rock community, Thomas added.