Future superintendent

Ken Pritz, Hernando County school district's executive director of facility and support operations, has submitted his application for the future vacancy of the school superintendent's position. The current superintendent, Wendy Tellone is retiring at the conclusion of the 2007 school year. When Mrs. Tellone was hired as superintendent, the public perception was to hire from within Hernando County. Mrs. Tellone worked her way up through the local school system and has proved to be very competent during her tenure as the superintendent of Hernando County schools. Mr. Pritz is the only local candidate to apply for the superintendent's position and should be given preference based on his 26 year tenure with the school district. Mr. Pritz has worked his way up the ladder and has the administrative experience to tackle the duties of superintendent. Mr. Pritz has been a non-voting member of the Hernando County Planning and Zoning Commission for almost two years. While I cannot speak for his professional qualifications for the position of superintendent, I will say that Ken Pritz is a very nice individual who treats everyone with respect and courtesy at all of our meetings. The Hernando County School Board should strongly consider hiring from within the local school district once again.