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[email protected] Sun Gazette ARLINGTON’S SOURCE FOR HOMETOWN NEWS SINCE 1935 VOLUME 84 NO. 33 AUGUST 1-7, 2019 No Rush in Search for Superintendent HEADED TO THE WORLD SERIES! Timetable Will Remain Same as Laid Out in July SCOTT McCAFFREY Sta Writer The Arlington School Board’s search for a new superintendent will contin- ue to move at its own pace and not be rushed, School Board Chairman Tannia Talento says. “Our goal is to nd a highly qualied leader who will sustain our positive cul- ture of learning,” Talento said in prepared remarks School Board Chairman Tannia opening the July 25 School Talento has said that nding the right new superintendent Board meeting. is her top priority for the com- The new superintendent ing year. will “carry forward our mission and build on our bility” during any transition strengths,” Talento said. period. Though billed as an up- Talento, who on July 1 date, the timetable laid out succeeded Reid Goldstein by school ofcials on July as board chair, promised 25 was the same that had that input from staff, fami- been enunciated earlier in lies and the community will the month: be encouraged as school • An interim superin- leaders work to nd a suc- tendent will be appointed cessor to Patrick Murphy, by Sept.