GAFFNEY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Cherokee County School District said the application process for a new superintendent has closed, and a final candidate has been selected.

The Board of Trustees held a special meeting on Wednesday to negotiate an employment contract for the candidate.

The Cherokee County School District said the following:

Cherokee County Board Chair Shanese Dawkins said, “Our students are at the heart of every decision we make, and we believe our next Superintendent will bring the leadership, vision, and care needed to help them thrive. The Board has worked hard to listen to our community and to move forward in a way that honors what families and educators want for Cherokee County. We are excited about the future and look forward to introducing our new Superintendent

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