GREEN RIVER — Sweetwater County School District No. 2’s new superintendent introduced himself to the Sweetwater County Board of County Commissioners Tuesday morning, speaking about his move to Green River and his 90-day action plan.

Scott Cooper replaced Craig Barringer as the district’s superintendent in July. Barringer, who initially planned to retire following his departure from SCSD No. 2, was appointed to be the deputy superintendent for Montana’s Office of Public Instruction.

Cooper said he comes to Green River from the western slope of Colorado, where he’s led both small and large school districts, as well as career and technical education programs.

Cooper said is happy with his move to Green River.

“This community is amazing, that was a big selling point on behalf of my resear

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