ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - St. Louis Public Schools is searching for a new superintendent after the school board fired Millicent Borishade on Friday , marking the third person to hold the role in three years.

Borishade had led the district since July of last year, when the previous superintendent was placed on leave and later also fired. The board made the decision during a closed-door meeting two months into the school year. The specific reason for her termination was not provided publicly.

A statement from the school district said, “Following thorough consideration and discussion, the Board concluded that a change in leadership is necessary to move the district forward and strengthen confidence in its future direction. Existing Cabinet members were briefed prior to this announc

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