From The Trussville Tribune staff reports
JEFFERSON COUNTY — The Jefferson County Board of Education named an interim superintendent following the resignation of Dr. Craig Pouncey.
Dr. Walter Gonsoulin will be the interim superintendent beginning Sept. 26, 2019. Gonsoulin is currently Deputy Superintendent of School and Community Support and previously served as the superintendent of Fairfield City Schools.
In an emailed statement, Whitlee Lusk, with the Jefferson County Board of Education’s Public Relations Department, said the board feels it made the right decision for the school system.
Walter Gonsoulin. Photo: Facebook.
“We strongly believe that Dr. Gonsoulin will provide the leadership, skills, knowledge, and commitment to successfully guide our school district as interim superintendent,” said Lusk. “We will continue to keep you updated as the search process for the permanent superintendent unfolds, and we thank you in advance for your support in this period of transition.”
The Jefferson County Board of Education will have up to 180 days to name a new superintendent, 90 days to publicly announce the process for the superintendent search and will be required to post a 30-day vacancy for the superintendent position.
Dr. Pouncey announced last week he is taking the job of President of Coastal Alabama Community College.
