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BREAKING: Howard steps down as superintendent

Butler County Schools' Superintendent Scott Howard

After five years at the helm of the Butler County School District, Superintendent Scott Howard has announced his intention to resign from the position.  Howard made the announcement earlier tonight at a called meeting of the Butler County Board of Education.  The superintendent cited a desire to spend more time with his family and ready for a new challenge as contributing factors for his decision.  Howard said he is interested in remaining in the Butler County School District in some capacity.

In a letter released at the meeting Howard said the following:

"I hereby offer my resignation as Superintendent of the Butler County School District effective September 30, 2012 contingent on my transfer to a position as an administrator.  I do not desire to resign my employment with the School District, only my position as Superintendent.  I understand that my transfer to a position as an administrator will result in a decrease in compensation and that upon my transfer I will be paid under the School District's salary schedule based on my rank, years of service and any extended employment days.  If I cannot be transferred to a position as an administrator, I do not desire to resign my position as Superintendent, and I withdraw my offer of resignation."

Howard thanked his wife Gina for her support and stated, "I am very thankful and humble for the opporunity to serve as superintendent of Butler County Schools."

Scott Howard began his career in education as an elementary teacher at Lewisburg Elementary in Logan County for seven years.  He returned to Butler County as a classroom teacher at MES, for three years, before assuming the principal's job at Fourth District Elementary, which he held for five years.  Howard served two years as assistant principal at North Butler Elementary following the consolidation of Fourth and Fifth District.  He served as the district-wide food service coordinator, as well, during this time.  Next, Howard was named principal at Butler County Middle School - a position he held for one year prior to becoming superintendent.  Howard replaced Larry Woods as Butler County Schools' superintendent. 

 The board accepted Howard's resignation.

 

 

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Mr. Howard was my 5th grade teacher at Lewisburg Elementary School. He was the 1st male teacher I'd ever had. I just want to say THANK YOU Mr. Howard for making my 5th grade year one to remember for me. I was so nervous and scared about having a male teacher, but he didn't treat me any different as any of the other kids, and was understanding when I broke my arm. Thank You for helping me in my studies when I needed help, you were there. I hope and pray you have many more successful ventures before you retire!!!!!! :)
To Butler County School Board: Re: Resignation of Mr. Scott Howard I truly took a step back when I read the resignation letter that was given by Mr. Howard on Sept. 6th 2012. Resign this job , but only if your given a different one, really must be nice to have that much control over what jobs are available and who gets them. I truly like Mr. Howard and I have respected the decisions he had made thus far, however on this one I feel that I must speak up and say that as a parent with children in the school system I found his resignation letter very alarming, I believe it is like the old saying “ You want your cake and eat it too! “ I feel that as a parent who works and pays my taxes that I have the right to say this should not be aloud. I feel that it is his right to resign, however he should not have the right to say “ But only If “, to me as a parent the moment you have shown any discontent for this type of job you are done. I guess what I am trying to say is that the Board needs to keep in mind who they do the work for….it isn’t the adults in the system, our children depend on the adults that work for the system to make the best decisions that they can for the benefit of the child’s future not the adults. Again, this is no discontent to Mr. Howard, I am only asking the board to reconsider the acceptance of his resignation as it was written. Thank You, Deanna Russ/Parent
I taught under Scott Howard at Fourth District Elementary School when he was Principal and at North Butler Elementary School when he was Assistant Principal. I always told everyone who asked me what kind of boss he was, I would say that he was a team player. He led the team of teachers, but always was in there working with us. I have no idea what has prompted his resignation, but do know that he was always a family person. I respect his decision, as should others.


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