Sternberg to take leave of absence
| BREAKING NEWS Posted at 10:41 a.m., June 13, 2008 Superintendent of Schools Betty Sternberg has announced she is taking a leave of absence from her job with an eye toward returning in mid-August. No specific reason for Ms. Sternberg’s leave was given except that it was health related. Ms. Sternberg has had breast cancer in the past, but no indication was given that the cancer has returned in any form. The leave goes into effect on Monday and while no return date was named, a statement by the Board of Education said “she plans to return to work in mid-August.” Board Chairwoman Nancy Weissler said in the statement that the board was extending Ms. Sternberg its “best wishes for a successful resolution of her medical issues.” Deputy Superintendent of Schools Kathy Greider will take over for her during the leave.... ...Ms. Weissler and Kim Eves, the district’s director of communications, could not be reached for immediate comment. Check Greenwich-post.com for more details as they become available. A full story will be printed in the June 19 edition. | |
| Read the Full Greenwich Post Story UPDATE: THIS JUST IN......THE GREENWICH TIME STARTS TO COVER THE BREAKING SCHOOL NEWS STORY...... School chief takes medical leave Superintendent of Schools Betty Sternberg is taking a medical leave of absence from her job beginning Monday, the district announced today.Article Launched: 06/13/2008 12:42:25 PM EDT No reporter is listed, because they are once again republishing a Greenwich Board Of Education press release Superintendent of Schools Betty Sternberg is taking a medical leave of absence from her job beginning Monday, the district announced today. The medical reasons were not made public, although district officials said Sternberg told them she will be fine and expects to return to work in a couple of months. "Dr. Sternberg has indicated that she plans to return to work in mid-August," according to a statement the Board of Education chairman Nancy Weissler released through the district. "The Board has extended its best wishes to Dr. Sternberg for a successful resolution of her medical issues." Deputy Superintendent Kathy Greider will assume the reins in Sternberg's absence. Sternberg could not be immediately reached for comment.***************************************************************************** Some Glenville And Hamilton Avenue Parents Are Wondering If Doctor Sternbrurg's departure is related to the fact that the independent Ham Ave mold test results were released yesterday. Please see: 06/12/08 Greenwich Time News Links For Thursday: Top Story: Mold Levels Still Very High BY THE WAY - WHERE IS THE GREENWICH CITIZEN????? ================================================ Please send your comments and news tips to GreenwichRoundup@gmail.com |
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