Richard Froese
South Peace News
Peace River School Division has appointed deputy Supt. Jeff Thompson as acting superintendent.
He starts his new role Nov. 16, says a PRSD news release dated Nov. 1.
Thompson was appointed by the board at its regular meeting Oct. 24 and fills the vacancy after Adam Murray announced his resignation on Sept. 6.
He has worked with the school division in various roles since August 2017.
Board chair Crystal Owens says he is well experienced to serve in the top role in the interim.
“He brings a wealth of leadership in the field of education,” Owens says.
For the past 31 years, Thompson has held various leadership roles at the divisional level, including program co-ordinator, director of teaching and learning assessment and student achievement.
Murray initially announced he would serve the PRSD until Jan. 1, 2025.
However, he has accepted an opportunity to become superintendent of the Yellowknife Catholic School Division starting in Jan. 2, 2025, according to a news release from the YCS on Sept. 6.
Moving forward, the board has appointed Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) education consultant Robert Martin to supervise the search for a new permanent superintendent.