After a months-long search, Marshall County Schools Superintendent Bill Thorpe began his tenure in the role Monday and laid out his plan for the rest of the summer and upcoming school year.
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Steve Miracle has been the superintendent of Marshall County Schools for three years, and his last board meeting was June 20. During this meeting, his final evaluation was presented. Read Miracle's final thoughts on his time as superintendent.
The Marshall County Board of Education held a special called meeting on June 11 to discuss potential policy updates recommended by the Kentucky School Board Association.
Local 6 Investigates: As the filing deadline for three Marshall County Board of Education seats passed this week, an interview with the longtime board's attorney provided clarity on what may have been behind a 2022 investigation that cost taxpayers nearly $8,000.
Nearly two years later, and as it names a new superintendent, questions remain about the Marshall County Board of Education's decision to spend nearly $8,000 from the district’s general fund for an outside attorney to conduct an investigation in 2022.
After several months of searching for the next superintendent of Marshall County Schools, the Board of Education announced the hire of Bill “Billy” Thorpe during a special called meeting on May 7. A reception was held for Thorpe on May 20.
The Marshall County Board of Education is hosting a meet and greet reception with the newly appointed superintendent of Marshall County Schools, Bill Thorpe.
After several months of discussion, the Marshall County Board of Education officially named Bill Thorpe the next Superintendent of Marshall County Schools.
The Marshall County Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on the next superintendent of Marshall County Schools.
The Marshall County Board of Education is down to two candidates for the role of superintendent and continuing to discuss them. As discussions continue, parents in the district are expressing their concerns. Many seem to have little faith in the board's ability. Brian Harper confirmed that he interviewed for the position.
Former McCracken County Superintendent Brian Harper may be in the running to be the next superintendent of one of the area's largest school districts. This after Marshall County school board members said Wednesday they've narrowed it down to two of its four top candidates.
The Marshall County Board of Education held another special called meeting on May 1. During this meeting the board narrowed its candidates to two, and is expected to set another meeting for Friday, May 3.
The Marshall County Board of Education has interviewed four candidates for the role of superintendent, conducting the last interview Tuesday, April 30. The fifth recommended candidate withdrew their name, but did not disclose the reason.
The Marshall County Board of Education is continuing the interview process for a new superintendent.
The Marshall County Board of Education began interviewing for the role of superintendent, and discussed remaining applications during a special called board meeting on April 24.
The Marshall County Board of Education met with the superintendent screening committee for the final time, on Monday, April 22.
Public concern is mounting in Marshall County after the word “consolidation” was mentioned at a Board of Education meeting around the same time the board approved the purchase of a property next to North Marshall Middle School.
The Superintendent Screening Committee established by the Marshall County Board of Education held its second meeting on April 9. The committee continued assessing candidates, ahead of the need to submit its recommendation to the board.
The Marshall County Board of Education met with the superintendent screening committee for the first time. The board charged the screening committee with the criteria they are looking for, and the screening committee held a separate meeting following the conclusion of the board meeting. During this secondary meeting, the committee began reviewing the applicants.
"They wanted me to make personnel decisions as they wanted them. Take action against people that maybe they didn't like or give benefits to people that they like," Miracle told reporters at the time.
The board responded with a statement calling the claim “demonstrably untrue.” Through an open records request, WPSD has since obtained documents that support Miracle's initial claim.
