TAFT, CA - The Taft City School Board has accepted the resignation of their superintendent Ron Bryant effective January 31, 2015.
Bryant's future with the district had been uncertain, after he was sentenced for two DUIs. He pleaded no contest to the DUIs on August 27 and November 15, these were Bryant's second and third DUIs within 14 months.
He is currently on unpaid leave from the district.
After removing his pay at the last meeting, the board decided to hear from Bryant, and meet again to determine his future with the district.
DATE:December 18, 2014
FROM:Les Clark, President
Taft City School District Board of Education
The Board of Trustees took action today to accept the resignation of Superintendent Ron Bryant, effective January 31, 2015. We will continue to move forward to ensure continued educational progress for our students. Julie Graves will continue in the capacity of Acting Superintendent while the District considers next steps.
Bryant's future with the district had been uncertain, after he was sentenced for two DUIs. He pleaded no contest to the DUIs on August 27 and November 15, these were Bryant's second and third DUIs within 14 months.
He is currently on unpaid leave from the district.
After removing his pay at the last meeting, the board decided to hear from Bryant, and meet again to determine his future with the district.
DATE:December 18, 2014
FROM:Les Clark, President
Taft City School District Board of Education
The Board of Trustees took action today to accept the resignation of Superintendent Ron Bryant, effective January 31, 2015. We will continue to move forward to ensure continued educational progress for our students. Julie Graves will continue in the capacity of Acting Superintendent while the District considers next steps.