Superintendent and school district separate

Staff photo by Nick Daggy Middletown City Schools Superintendent Steve Price.

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By Meagan Engle, Staff Writer Updated 7:11 AM Friday, June 5, 2009

MIDDLETOWN — Middletown City Schools Superintendent Steve Price has given his resignation as part of a separation agreement with the Board of Education.

The school board voted 4-0 in a special meeting Thursday, June 4, to accept the agreement and Price’s resignation, which sets his last day as July 31.

Board President Greg Tyus was absent from the meeting on a mission trip.

Price, 54, who started with Middletown in 2002, leaves the district with two years remaining on his contract.

Board Vice President Katie McNeil said “a difference of agreement on policy” led to the separation.

“The board and Dr. Price mutually agree that it is beneficial for both parties to separate their employment relationship at this time,” McNeil read from a prepared statement during the meeting.

“The board appreciates Dr. Price’s years of dedication and service to the district, and the Middletown community, and wishes him success as he moves on to new challenges,” McNeil said.

After the meeting, Price said he will continue to wish the best for Middletown following his departure.

“I would like to thank all of the Middletown staff, parents and community members who have worked so hard on behalf of the students of Middletown. For the past seven years, my family and I have made our home in Middletown and have grown to love the schools and community,” Price said in a statement.

“During that period of time, I have remained fiercely committed to improving our schools and community,” he said. “Going forward that commitment will not wane and I will always wish the best for the Middies.”

Board members did not name an interim superintendent nor give any specific plans for a candidate search, but said they will discuss it at the next meeting June 15.

Contact this reporter at (513) 705-2551 or mengle@coxohio.com.

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