Montgomery’s new superintendent faces high hopes and lingering doubts

Montgomery’s new superintendent faces high hopes and lingering doubts

After weeks of waiting, speculation, and deliberation, Montgomery Public Schools recently announced Dr. Zickeyous Byrd as its next superintendent.

Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection

The Montgomery Public School system has a new superintendent, much to the chagrin of city and county leaders and a good chunk of the public.  Dr. Zickeyous Byrd was the Montgomery County School Board’s selection, picking up four votes on the seven-person board and edging out Harold Wright.  Byrd’s selection followed weeks of turmoil surrounding the search process and months of turmoil starting with the controversial resignation of former superin…

MPS Board Narrowly Appoints Zickeyous Byrd as New Superintendent

The Montgomery school board voted Tuesday night to appoint Zickeyous Byrd as the new superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. Byrd is a Montgomery resident and former employee of the school system, has previously served as superintendent of both Selma City…

New MPS superintendent releases statement after board approves hiring

Dr. Zickeyous Bird, the new superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools, has released a statement after the Montgomery County Board of Education approved his hiring Tuesday night: “I am deeply honored and humbled to serve as the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Montgomery community and the Board of Education for entrusting me with this sacred responsibility. This moment is not just about l…

Montgomery County Board of Education selects former Selma Superintendent Zickeyous Byrd

Former Selma City Schools Superintendent Zickeyous Byrd has been selected as the new superintendent for Montgomery Public Schools, filling in a vacancy left by Melvin Brown, who resigned last year.