By Associated Press - Tuesday, December 8, 2020

GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama school system will soon be looking for a new superintendent.

Guntersville City School System Superintendent Brett Stanton announced his retirement Monday, district officials said. Stanton said his last day will be Dec. 14, WAAY-TV reported.

“In terms of my retirement, it is primarily based on current challenges being faced by public education due to the coronavirus,” Stanton said.

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The school board thanked Stanton for his service and wished him the best. Meanwhile, the board said it is working on a plan for installing temporary leadership and hiring a new superintendent.

Stanton has been the system’s superintendent since February 2015.

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