US EditionEmbattled Oklahoma Charter School's Superintendent Resigns
- Bart Banfield resigned as superintendent of Epic Charter Schools on Monday, June 9, 2025, shortly after mass layoffs occurred.
- Banfield joined Epic in 2014 as assistant superintendent and became superintendent in 2019 amid prior financial and legal controversies.
- Epic laid off 357 teaching and administrative staff this month due to declining enrollment and budget issues after overestimating students by 4,000.
- Board President Ginger Casper expressed appreciation for his impact and extended best wishes for his future, while Justin Hunt was appointed as the interim superintendent.
- Epic's board will search for a permanent superintendent as the school continues reforms following legal scrutiny and staffing cuts.
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Yantis ISD superintendent resigns, interim hired
WOOD COUNTY, Texas (KETK) -- Former Yantis ISD superintendent Robyn Derington has resigned prompting the district to hire interim superintendent Dr. James Cowley. Lakewood Church demolition starts, steeple preserved after fire Photo of Dr. James Cowley (left) and Robyn Derington (right), courtesy of Yantis ISD Jones Park Pool in Lufkin opened for the Summer According to Yantis ISD, Cowley has over 36 years of educational experience w…
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