Castle resigns as LMS principal, takes Alternative School job
Lawrence County Supt. Dr. Rob Fletcher announced today that long time Louisa Middle principal Tommy Castle has resigned the job of principal at the school, effective immediately.
“Last week, Mr. Tom Castle resigned as the Principal of Louisa Middle School,” Fletcher’s press release said. “While we appreciate the years of service that Mr. Castle had at LMS, we wish him the best of luck as he takes on his new position as Middle Grades Alternative Education Teacher.”
Also, this will require the SBDMC to move forward in the selection process for a new principal at Louisa Middle. The Lazer staff has reached out for a comment from Mr. Castle it is printed exactly as received…
TOMMY CASTLE SATEMENT ON LEAVING LMS AS PRINCIPAL
“…When the board of education felt the need to start an alternative program at the middle school, I immediately thought about the possibility of leading this new program. As a former alternative educator in the early 2000’s, I am well aware of what it takes to run a successful program.
After 5 years of serving in that capacity, I became the principal at LMS and the district eliminated the alternative program.
I have been principal at LMS for nearly 11 years. I feel that we have made progress during my time leading this school, which has helped in my decision to step down. I know that the school has processes in place to continue growing.
This decision came as no surprise to those closest to me because I had asked each and every one of them to pray for me during this time of consideration. Although, this decision was not an easy one to make, I am confident that this it is best for me and my family. I am looking forward to having extra time to spend with them and I am enjoying the idea of less stress in my life. I do want to thank the LCBOE for this opportunity and I also want to thank the entire past and present staff of Louisa Middle School, the Louisa community, parents and most of all the students, for the support they have shown me over the past 10 plus years. I could not have asked for a better group of people to work with and for. I’m not leaving LMS since the location of our program will be housed in the middle school. My entire career of 23 years has been spent at this school and I plan to continue working in this building until I retire. I am very happy to remain a part of the LMS family….”
In the meantime Supt. Fletcher says the school is being run by administrative staff.
“The day-to-day operations are being maintained by the administrative staff and teachers at Louisa Middle during the principal selection process,” Fletcher said in an email message. “This was a similar process that was used at Fallsburg earlier in the year. Central office staff members are also being used as a resource for the administrative staff, when necessary.”
Fletcher said there have been some applications for the position already, but the decision on a new principal cannot be made until the job is posted for 30 days.