GREENVILLE, Miss.–The superintendent of Greenville Public Schools announced her retirement Tuesday, two weeks after two state lawmakers and several members of the community blasted the district during a city council meeting for its “F” grade.
Dr. Janice Monroe had 35 years in public education.
In a Tuesday news release the district Board of Trustees did not give a specific reason for her retirement. She was named interim superintendent last school year and over the summer was made permanent.
Mayor Errick Simmons also did not address the reason for her abrupt announcement in a prepared statement.
“Transitions can be challenging, but they also offer opportunities to reaffirm our commitment to what matters most: our students. As Mayor of the City of Greenville, I am dedicated to working alongside the school board, educators, parents, and community leaders to ensure that every child in our community has access to a quality education, equitable resources, and the support they need to succeed,” he said.
State Rep. Willie Bailey was one of several people who criticized the district. But, his criticism was perhaps the harshest. He told the city council they were partly responsible for the failing grade and that they pwed students and the community better.
