NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News Public Schools will hold a special meeting Thursday regarding a new superintendent.
According to the agenda, leaders will meet at 5:30 p.m. for a recommendation to appoint a new division superintendent.
School board leaders voted to fire the previous superintendent, Dr. George Parker III, following the Jan. 6 shooting at Richneck Elementary.
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