CCSD Names New Acting Superintendent

Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 3:29 PM

The CCSD Board of Education has placed Dr. Dave Goldtooth on administrative leave effective immediately and designated Amanda D. Sutherland as Acting Superintendent of the Central Consolidated School District during their regular meeting held on May 19, 2020, in Shiprock.

From the Central Consolidated School District:

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Ms. Sutherland has been a CCSD employee since April of 2016 and currently serves as Director of Support Services.

Central Consolidated School District is currently in the process of searching for a permanent superintendent, who will start in that capacity on July 1, 2020.

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