BREAKING NEWS:
Special Administrative Board Selects Kelvin Adams for Superintendent of St. Louis Public Schools
St. Louis—The Special Administrative Board of the St. Louis Public School District voted this evening to extend a contract to Dr. Kelvin Adams as the district’s next superintendent. The unanimous decision was made tonight at the SAB’s regularly scheduled board meeting.
Since 2007, Adams has held the position of Chief of Staff for the Recovery School District in New Orleans, Louisiana. From 2006-2007, he was the Executive Director of Human Resources for St. Louis Public Schools.
“We can document Dr. Adams’ hands-on role in improving student achievement, as well as his commitment to students,” said Rick Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer of the SAB. “He has an unblemished record, works hard, and is well respected for his work in New Orleans.”
Sullivan said the Special Administrative Board believes that Adams is committed to St. Louis. The SAB is offering the new superintendent a three-year contract.
Adams will meet with the SAB tomorrow morning to sign the contract. The meeting will be held at McKinley Classical Junior Academy, 2156 Russell. A press conference will immediately follow at 10 a.m.
