Sitting interim named principal
School Board votes to approve recommendation
May 13, 2015
Superintendent Robert Metz described current interim principal Scott Meyers as a caring individual and a good listener as he recommended him as next year’s principal to the school board at its meeting May 11.
According to Metz, his decision was the last step in the principal selection process.
The search officially ended when the School Board members unanimously voted at their meeting to follow Metz’s recommendation, making Meyers next year’s principal.
“(The principal search) has gone very well. I’m happy with how we did it,” Metz said. “The process brought us two finalists who both could have done the job well. He is the best fit for the school at the time.”
Metz said he looked at comments and input submitted by students, staff and community members involved in the search before making his final decision on the recommendation.
“He’s the right kind of person in that the school, students and community are his top priorities,” Metz said. “He’s a good listener and has a long history here.”
Junior Tyra Grieger said she was happy to hear Metz’s announcement May 7, recommending Meyers as principal, because she has known Meyers since seventh grade.
“He used to be my science teacher, and he’s a great leader,” Grieger said. “He knows how to treat all students equally.”
Grieger said she participated in the principal search by giving the district her input about the qualities she wanted to see in next year’s principal.
Sara Thompson, director of communications and community relations, said Meyers was offered the position May 6 and had to accept before the announcement was made public.
Thompson said Meyers will not have the official title until the end of his interim principal contract.
His contract expires June 30, according to Thompson.
Thompson said there was a meeting May 7 before school to inform teachers about Metz’s decision and a public announcement during the school day to notify students.
Thompson said the announcement was made to inform stakeholders.
Meyers said he is excited for the opportunity to move forward with clear goals in mind.
“I learned a lot as interim this year. I will be able to continue to build upon that and move into a planning and action mode,” Meyers said. “Some of the most valuable information I got as interim was building relationships with the people I’ll be working with.”
Meyers said his role as assistant principal did not give him enough insight into the job of principal. He said his work this year better prepared him.
“As interim, I got to look at these (aspects) and see what I should maintain and look for areas of improvement,” Meyers said. “I want to have (the school) progressing in a positive direction.”
