Sutton also has served on the Wake County Board of Education since 2009, and is currently serving his second term as school board chairman. [1] Winds light and variable. All rights reserved. . WARRENTON The newly named interim superintendent of the Warren County Schools, Keith Sutton, already has a game plan for the district. May 6, 2021. In Raleigh, Sutton has served on a number of boards and committees, including the state NAACP, Triangle Urban League, Healthy Schools Task Force, Raising Achievement and Closing Gaps Task Force, the Greater Raleigh Champer of Commerce, the Southeast Raleigh Assembly and the Blue Ribbon Committee on the future of Wake County. The Wake County Board of Education voted 5-4 Tuesday to name Keith Sutton as board chair, ousting chair Jim Martin, who will now serve as a member. Moving forward, Mr. Sutton will use student academic performance and growth data to drive district decisions, in order to improve outcomes for students. Baldassarre became the superintendent of the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School District in 2007 and stayed there until 2013. When teachers and students are successful, our entire community benefits, making it that much easier for future teachers and students to build on that success.. Warren County Board of Education . About. Sutton became interim superintendent of Warren County Schools on July 1, the day after the two-year . Sutton has done an excellent job over the past four-and-a-half months in Warren County, making recommendations and decisions that have significantly impacted our students and staff for the better, Warren County school board chairwoman Jennifer Sims said in a news release. Mr. From his days as a lone freelancer, Keith now runs the largest F1 photographic agency in the world, is known by all in the paddock and enjoys a comfortable and enjoyable lifestyle. John Graham Gym to temporarily close for renovations, Report updates plans for consolidated elementary school. Now also seeking small business development/mentoring . An effective Superintendent of Public Instruction requires dedication to public education and its students along with essential administrative skills, policy experience and political acumen. Biography. Q&A with Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi. Young tendered her resignation earlier this spring. Suttons experience also includes having been executive director of the state NAACP and president of the Triangle Urban League. This story was originally published May 26, 2021, 10:53 AM. You have permission to edit this article. With his long standing track record of educational service and advocacy, were excited to have Mr. Suttons leadership and experience working to benefit our families and the Warren County community.. Interim Superintendent at Warren County Memorial Library . The Warren County Board of Educations revised resolution lists Suttons educational background and years of service with the Wake County Board of Education, FocusED and with the North Carolina Department of Public Safety as evidence that Sutton meets the qualifications for interim superintendent. Keith Hayashi assumed office as interim superintendent of Hawaii's state department of education on Aug. 1. Democratic nomination for state school superintendent, Wake school board member wants to be state education superintendent, Wake County school board changes its leadership, as Sutton ousts Martin for chairman, NC Supreme Court blocks transfer of school funds in Leandro court case, Get ready to change your clocks. When he arrived in Warren County, he had served on the Wake County Board of Education since 2009 and held the position of chairman for a year and a half. Warrenton, North . Some of Mr. Suttons most significant accomplishments since becoming Interim Superintendent of Warren County Schools four months ago include: HEALTH AND SAFETYReduced the spread of COVID-19 in schools and reducing the number of quarantines from exposures by implementing universal masking indoors, mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for employees and student-athletes, mandatory COVID-19 weekly testing for all student-athletes, and WeCare voluntary weekly COVID-19 testing for all students and staff, ACADEMICSImplemented a Virtual Academy to provide a robust learning option for students and families who did not feel safe returning to in-person instruction, HUMAN CAPITALInitiated a strategic recruitment and retention campaign to attract and keep high-quality staff by providing retention bonuses for all employees and raising our minimum wage to ensure all Warren County Schools employees earn at least $13 an hour, LEADERSHIPReorganized some key leadership positions to maximize staffs strengths with a collective focus on academic support and performance, TECHNOLOGYAssessed and began a process to upgrade the districts technology infrastructure for speed, efficiency, and reliability, COMMUNICATIONCreated and staffed a Chief Communication and Engagement Officer position to improve communication with families, employees, and the community. His goals include: Mr. Sutton has served on the Wake County Board of Education since 2009, and is currently serving his second term as Chair of the school board. School board Chairman Ron Margiotta, board member Keith Sutton, Interim Superintendent Donna Hargens, school board attorney Ann Majestic and other district staff members met for about two hours . Before starting his own business, he was the Excellence Director for BEST NC (Business for Educational Success and Transformation in NC), a non-profit, non-partisan coalition of business leaders committed to improving North Carolinas education system through policy and advocacy. Harnett County deputy involved in 2-vehicle crash that left 2 dead, Raleigh rents increase nearly 6% from last year, 4 people arrested, charged in February stabbing in Burlington. Average NC teacher pay is nearly $58,000, state says. Success! Wake County Board of Education Chairman Keith Sutton will become the interim superintendent of Warren County Public Schools, beginning July 1. Together, well work to ensure our students and staff have access to the resources they need to effectively teach and learn. Copyright 2023 Warren County Schools. Sunny. The Regional Transit Authority board promoted Lona Edwards Hankins from interim to permanent chief executive on Friday following a three-month-long selection process to replace its last leader . If you see an F1 picture on Autosport.com or one of the popular magazines, in all likelihood it's been shot from Keith's agency. The Warren County Public Schools Board of Education announced their approval of his hire Tuesday night after a vote in closed session. T. Keung Hui has covered K-12 education for the News & Observer since 1999, helping parents, students, school employees and the community understand the vital role education plays in North Carolina. Interim superintendent seeks stability, academic performance for Warren schools, By Ebony Duell There was an error processing your request. keith.sutton@flynnmc.com. Sutton has been serving as Interim Superintendent since July 1, 2021, and will continue in that role through the end of the year, when he becomes Superintendent. But dearest to her heart, she said, is the fact that Sutton is from eastern North Carolina. He also said he wants to build a relationship with the school board and community throughout his temporary term, which will run from July 1 through Dec. 31. Mr. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. A clear sky. 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Warren County Schools Hires Keith Sutton as Superintendent, Evaluate our curriculum instruction and support to ensure were providing a culturally relevant education, Implement curriculum enhancement programs, Identify strategies to provide a variety of course offerings to all students, Use data and personalized education strategies to yield measurable academic growth and proficiency, Develop a long-range, strategic Capital Improvement Plan and timeline to address our immediate and future facilities needs, based on student performance data, staff working conditions data, and stakeholder input, Establish welcoming environments, conducive to teaching and learning, Continue current efforts and planning to update our technology infrastructure, Provide professional development for staff on best practices to incorporate technology into teaching and learning for maximum benefit for students, Follow life-cycle recommendations for upgrading equipment and devices to ensure we are providing reliable and secure devices and networks for students and staff, Promote an atmosphere of equity and unity throughout the district to enhance cooperation and collaboration, Conduct a thorough communications audit to create a strategic plan for improving communication and engagement with all families, students, staff, and the community, Maximize the use of external funding sources like grants, partnerships, and state and federal funding to minimize the financial contributions needed from Warren County taxpayers. I think that the biggest thing people look for is strong leadership and someone who has a strong understanding of policy and government.. Wake County school board chairman Keith Sutton has been hired to be the interim superintendent of Warren County Schools. Low 36F. Skilled in Management, Corporate Governance, Business Strategy, Leadership, and Finance. Posted 3:43 p.m. May 26, 2021 Updated 3:49 p.m . "Mr. Sutton has done an excellent job over the past 4.5 months in Warren County, making recommendations and decisions that have significantly impacted our students and staff for the better," Board of Education Chair Jennifer Sims said.