SUNLAND, N.M (KFOX14\/CBS4) \u2014 The Gadsden School District board has accepted Superintendent Travis Dempsey’s resignation and appointed a new interim superintendent during Thursday’s special board meeting. <\/p>\n
During Thursday’s special meeting, trustees accepted Dempsey’s resignation, which will take effect at the end of December, and placed him on administrative leave with pay. <\/p>\n
Dempsey announced his decision to retire in a video posted to the district’s Facebook page, where he reflected on his eight years as superintendent.<\/p>\n
KFOX14\/CBS4 spoke with Dempsey about his tenure as he reflected on his accomplishments. <\/p>\n
“Graduation for me always is important. I love participating with our kids and seeing them cross that stage. This last year, we had the largest number of students receiving the bilingual seal.” <\/p>\n
The board has now appointed Nubia Tarazona, previously the district\u2019s director of language, equity, and cultural arts, as acting interim superintendent until Dec. 31. <\/p>\n
“I’m just really honored to serve my community and my kids and my parents and support continue the great work that we do at Gadsden,” Tarazona told KFOX14\/CBS4 on Thursday. <\/p>\n
The recent changes come after Gadsden ISD has faced recent challenges, including declining enrollment and budget issues. <\/p>\n
The district also has a $75 million bond measure on the November ballot aimed at funding school construction and facility improvement without raising property taxes, according to the district. <\/p>\n
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