Caddo Parish School Board votes not to extend Dr. Dawkins contract

Published On: Jan 30 2013 03:05:26 PM CST   Updated On: Jan 16 2013 08:12:44 AM CST

KTBS 3 News has learned that the Caddo Parish School Board has voted not to extend the contract of Superintendent, Dr. Gerald Dawkins. He will remain with the district through August and then the search for a new superintendent will begin. Four school members voted in favor of the two-year contract extension, the rest of the board voted against it.
However, the terms of his contract allows Dawkins to renegotiate his options by going before the board and suggesting a possible renewal.
He will also eligible for retirement in August.
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