COLUMBIA, S.C. — Practically every week after the early departure of former Superintendent Dr. Baron Davis, there are nonetheless many questions on why he and the Richland College District Two board agreed to half methods.
Davis' contract was supposed to finish in June of 2026, in accordance with a district spokesman.
Now that he is resigned, the district may should pay a whole bunch of hundreds of dollars.
His employment settlement, obtained by News19, says Davis was making roughly $254,000, and provides that the district may should pay him 18 months wage to half methods.
Whether or not or not that cash should be paid stays unclear as phrases of his separation haven't been outlined.
On Thursday, News19 pressed the board for solutions on the settlement, however Board Chair Lindsay Agostini stated they could not speak about it.
"That, that can not be mentioned, I've no touch upon that right now," Agostini stated.
That very same day, Agostini added it may take weeks for the method with Davis to be accomplished, as Nancy Gregory, a greater than 40-year district worker, comes on briefly in his place.
“We have been very anxious and excited to get a superintendent in place that the board had confidence in," Agostini stated.
Throughout her time at Richland Two, Gregory has held positions together with trainer and principal and was the Chief Tutorial Officer earlier than turning into Interim Superintendent.
News19 requested the district if different senior and govt workers members have been thought-about for the place, together with present Deputy Superintendent Dr. Marshalynn Franklin and Government Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Colleges Tracy Footman and Dr. Sabrina Suber, however have been advised in an announcement from Agostini that the knowledge couldn't be mentioned because it was introduced up in closed door govt session.
"We have made a fantastic selection with Nancy Gregory," Agostini stated. "There will probably be sooner or later a seek for a superintendent."
A committee will probably be fashioned within the subsequent two weeks to begin the method of on the lookout for a everlasting alternative for Dr. Davis, in accordance with Agostini.
She provides, that course of may take at the least till the tip of the varsity 12 months.