SOUTH SUMTER, S.C. — The Sumter School District Board of Trustees says it has voted to hire BWP and Associates, a national search firm specializing in superintendent searches, to help guide its search for a new district leader .

The decision was made during the board’s September 22 meeting. The process will be led by Dr. Kevin Castner, Dr. Percy Mack, and Dr. Frank Morgan of BWP and Associates .

“The district looks forward to identifying a leader who will lead with a vision and strive for excellence,” said Shawn Ragin, chairman of the Sumter School District Board of Trustees. “This is a critical decision for the division, and the Board is committed to hearing from the community. We look forward to selecting an excellent leader for our school division.”

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