Caddo new hires, vacant positions

Southwood High Principal Ken Wood
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Southwood High School could have a new principal as soon as June 15, pending approval from the Caddo Parish School Board.

Technically the new hire won't assume this role until next school year, but there will be "work during the summer months in transition," said Mary Nash Robinson, assistant superintendent for human resources.

The current principal, Ken Wood, is retiring.

Schools Superintendent Gerald Dawkins, who interviewed the finalists, will have a recommendation for the board no later than June 15. The goal is to make a selection by July 1, which is also the projected date to adopt the district's new salary schedules.

Here are a list of other administrative vacancies in the district:

Summerfield Elementary- principal

Blanchard Elementary- principal

Mrs. Eddie Jones West Shreveport Elementary- principal

Caddo Career and Technology Center- principal (the assistant principal is serving as interim)

Caddo Parish Middle Magnet- assistant principal

Newton Smith Visual and Performing Arts Middle- assistant principal.

These positions were left vacant by retiring administrators. The screening committee will begin interviews on June 9 and will be completed by July 1.

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