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Sylvania Schools superintendent Scott Neslon resigning

Sylvania Schools superintendent Scott Neslon resigning

Board of education seeks to appoint Adam Fineske effective Aug. 1

Sylvania Schools Superintendent Scott Nelson announced today he is resigning, effective July 31, as he eyes a move to Columbus to be closer to his family. 

He has served the district for over 18 years, and he has three years remaining on his contract as superintendent. 

The Sylvania Board of Education announced in a news release today it will seek to appoint Adam Fineske, the district’s current executive director of curriculum and instruction, as interim superintendent effective Aug. 1 The specific terms relating to his employment as interim superintendent are expected to be negotiated and approved by the board prior to Aug. 1. 

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“Dr. Fineske’s extensive administrative experience coupled with his collaborative leadership approach will help move the district forward”, said Stephen Rothschild, president of the board of education. “We believe that Dr. Fineske’s proven instructional leadership role across the district, strength in collaboration, focus on increasing student learning and achievement, and his commitment to the community will benefit the district.”

Mr. Fineske has served as the district’s executive director of curriculum and instruction, the Principal of Hill View Elementary School, Assistant Principal of Arbor Hills Junior High School, an intervention specialist, and a 3rd-grade teacher. His accomplishments include a leadership role in the building of the new Hill View Elementary School in 2011 and being named teacher of the year in 2005.

"I feel very honored and humbled to have the opportunity to be the leader of this incredible district. It is a dream job in a community that I care about very much." Fineske said.

First Published May 26, 2017, 1:35 p.m.

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