ADAM STEEL

Adam Steel’s tenure as superintendent of schools in Amherst and Mont Vernon will end as the next school year begins.

Through a press release sent Tuesday, the SAU 39 School Board announced that Steel submitted his resignation March 11. It will take effect Sept. 7.

“My family and I have made the decision to seek new adventures and opportunities outside of serving as a school superintendent,” Steel said, via the press release. “While I am not sure what the future holds, I am confident I will continue to seek leadership opportunities that allow me to support the best interest and well-being of children.”

The SAU 39 School Board has begun searching for Steel’s replacement, according to Tuesday’s formal statement.

“Mr. Steel will complete the current school year in the role of Superintendent and will then transition to a supportive role as the Interim Superintendent assumes those duties. During the coming weeks, Mr. Steel and the future Interim Superintendent will be working together on a Transition Plan which we expect to be presented for approval at the SAU 39 School Board’s May meeting.”

Steel became superintendent in November 2017. He served SAU 39 as its business administrator for 15 months. Before that, Steele was director of business, finance and operations for SAU 95 (Windham) and SAU 28 (Pelham).

“I am proud and humbled to have served with such an incredible team of principals and SAU administrators who have worked to find new solutions to common challenges in schools,” Steel said.

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