The new Caldwell County Public Schools superintendent officially begins his duties Thursday and says he’s ready to help make sure students transition back to in-person learning.
Jeremy Roach tells the News Edge the transition is going great and former interim Superintendent Heath Cartwright has been supportive working with him and updating him on everything going on in the district the past year. Roach says he also met with school board members individually to get their thoughts about the district.
click to download audioHe says his plan for the first year is to help students transition back to in-person learning after a mostly virtual year last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
click to download audioRoach understands there may be some uncertainty of the students returning to in-person instruction.
click to download audioRoach says he plans to spend time at each school building in order to be effective.
click to download audioThe new superintendent addressed the issue of the school bus driver shortage and says the new salary schedule approved by the school board that raises the base rate to $15 an hour will help.
click to download audioRoach says he and his family are excited to be a part of the community and look forward to the upcoming year.
click to download audioThe first day of school for Caldwell County students is Monday, August 9th.
