Center School Board approves superintendent's resignation
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Center School District's superintendent has resigned and neither she nor the district are discussing it.
Dr. Yolanda Cargile's resignation, effective February 1, was made official during a school board meeting Monday. But anyone following the meeting likely had no idea. The approval came in the consent agenda where there was no discussion and was only found by sifting through the list of personnel changes.
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Unlike most resignations, which will come at the end of the school year, Cargile has already left the district. Her chair sat empty Monday night.
Her absence the past three weeks had some parents questioning what was happening? School communications staff didn't return FOX4 calls or emails at any point last week or Monday.
FOX4 reached Cargile by phone Monday and she offered no explanation on why she left in the middle of the school year and said she had no comment regarding her resignation.
Business went on as usual otherwise during Monday's meeting with a trio of assistant superintendents answering questions about vendor contracts and proposed new programs.
The open meeting was sandwiched by closed sessions on either side where the board is able to discuss personnel matters.
'We just respect her decision and wish her the best in her future endeavors,' Board President Marcie Calvin said on her way to the closed session.
This isn't the first time Cargile announced her departure mid-school year. The last time was when she left Hickman Mills to come to Center. But in that case she stayed on until an interim was announced.
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Calvin said they are already interviewing for the Interim Superintendent position and hope to announce a hire in the next week or two.
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