Dr. Tom Forcella is retiring from his position as superintendent of the Chapel Hill – Carrboro City Schools District.
The announcement came on Tuesday afternoon.
Forcella has worked in school districts across the country for 42 years and has been with CHCCS since 2011.
“My five years in Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools have been extremely rewarding,” Forcella said in a release. “I am thankful for the opportunity to work with our amazing students, as well as the staff, parents and agencies that make this community remarkable.”
CHCCS Board of Education chair James Barrett also released a statement following the news of Forcella’s retirement:
“While sad to lose him at this critical time, I am grateful for Dr. Forcella’s five years of service to this district. His efforts to improve quality of instruction will make a lasting impact for the benefit of all our students. These efforts are cultural shifts in our district that will live beyond his tenure and continue to help our students succeed.”
James Barrett spoke Tuesday with WCHL’s Aaron Keck.
Forcella’s retirement is effective August 1.
The next meeting of the Board of Education is at seven o’clock next Thursday, June 2.
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