US EditionGwinnett County Schools superintendent fired by board of education
- The Gwinnett County Public Schools Board of Education voted 3-2 to terminate Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts' contract, which was set to expire in July 2026, now ending in April 2025.
- Dr. Calvin Watts was the first Black superintendent in the district's history, having been hired in 2021.
- Concerns raised by parents included a 35% increase in fights and a controversial discipline policy, which contributed to the board's decision.
- Dr. Al Taylor was appointed as interim superintendent, effective April 2, after serving as Gwinnett County's Chief of Schools.
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Gwinnett School Superintendent Fired: What We Know
Gwinnett County Schools Superintendent Dr. Calvin Watts is out. The school board voted 3-2 on Friday to end his contract early. 🔴 Why It Matters: A superintendent oversees the administration of a school district, setting the vision and goals for academic success. They manage district operations, allocate resources, and ensure compliance with educational policies. Effective leadership by a superintendent impacts student achievement, teacher perf…
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Dr. Calvin Watts began leading the state's largest school district in 2021.
Gwinnett Fires Their School Super. – Peach Pundit
Big news in the world of public education this morning as Gwinnett County Public Schools has fired their Superintendent, Dr. Calvin Watts, with a year left on his contract. No reason for the dismissal has been provided.The board voted 3-2 to fire Watts, with Chairwoman Adrienne Simmons, Vice Chairwoman Tarece Johnson-Morgan and board member Rachel Stone voting in favor of dismissing Watts, effective April 2.“The board has made a decision to move…
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