Dennis Coe, Faculty Superintendent for the City of Dothan
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In a shock transfer, the Dothan Metropolis Faculties Training Council (DCS) appointed Dr Dennis Coe as the brand new superintendent by a 4-3 vote on Thursday evening, regardless of opposition from some board members.
Coe, who was formally the DCS chief of operations, has served as interim superintendent because the resignation of former superintendent Dr Phyllis Edwards final September.
DCS board members Franklin Jones, Brenda Guilford and Chris Maddox have expressed concern in regards to the equity of appointing somebody from contained in the system reasonably than reviewing all purposes earlier than {that a} superintendent be appointed. All three members voted towards Coe’s nomination.
The bulk stated DCS wants continuity and stability. Board Chairman Mike Schmitz, Susan Vierkandt, Brett Strickland and Amy Bonds voted in favor of the nomination.
Schmitz stated now just isn’t the time to look outdoors for management, however to look contained in the system. Schmitz stated he believes the households of the DCS college students are bored with the change proper now, given the occasions of the previous 12 months.
“It is an extremely tough time,” Schmitz stated. “We’ve got nice individuals and now we have to look inside for management.”
Coe stated he was excited to maneuver ahead as a group and proceed the progress the colleges are making.
