Assistant is named schools chief.Byline: Judy Powell SHREWSBURY - Joseph M. Sawyer was named the town's next school superintendent Noun 1. school superintendent - the superintendent of a school system overseer, superintendent - a person who directs and manages an organization last night. The School Committee vote for Mr. Sawyer was unanimous, and capped a five-month search that began in October when Superintendent Anthony J. Bent announced his retirement. "I want to thank everyone and pledge to do my very best," said Mr. Sawyer. "I can't think of a better job than to help the students of Shrewsbury become the best they can be." Having lived and worked in town for 12 years, Mr. Sawyer is a familiar face. First appointed assistant principal and then principal of Floral flo·ral adj. Of, relating to, or suggestive of a flower: a fabric with a floral pattern. flo Street School, Mr. Sawyer became principal of Oak Middle School before his appointment last summer as assistant superintendent Assistant Superintendent, or Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), was a rank used by police forces in the British Empire. It was usually the lowest rank that could be held by a European officer, most of whom joined the police at this rank. of schools. "Dr. Sawyer is a man who can lead. He is passionate about Shrewsbury, living here and raising his family, and he will take the schools to the next level," said School Committee Chairman Mark Murray. Other committee members touted Mr. Sawyer's intelligence, experience and willingness to challenge himself as strong qualifications for the job. "We are in difficult times. It is important that the next superintendent hit the ground running and has the energy to advocate for the schools," said John R. Samia. About a dozen administrators and teachers were in the municipal building when the superintendent vote was taken and appeared visibly relieved by the selection. They gave Mr. Sawyer two standing ovations when he returned to the meeting. The search included organizing and vetting vet 1 Informal n. A veterinarian. v. vet·ted, vet·ting, vets v.tr. 1. To subject to veterinary evaluation, examination, medication, or surgery. 2. community focus groups, screening committees and the hiring of the New England New England, name applied to the region comprising six states of the NE United States—Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The region is thought to have been so named by Capt. School Development Council, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. School Committee Chairman Mark Murray. Mr. Sawyer and Ashland Superintendent Richard Hoffman were the two finalists culled from an original pool of 21 applicants. NAME: SHREWSBURY SCHOOL Shrewsbury School (formally known as King Edward VI Grammar School, Shrewsbury) is an independent school, located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It is one of the original nine English public schools as defined by the Public Schools Act 1868 and is now a member of the COMMITTEE |
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