CLEVELAND, Ga. – White County School System will hold a called meeting Thursday at 7 a.m. to announce it has begun the search for a new School Superintendent.

Dr. Jeff Wilson, who has been the system’s top administrator the last seven years, is leaving to become superintendent of Floyd County schools. Wilson said today that he won’t know when his final day in White County will be until tomorrow’s meeting. He is expected to assume his new duties on July 1.

“I really love the teachers, administrators and students in White County,” he said. “They are doing some amazing things here and I am going to miss them.”

But Wilson, who was in Floyd County Tuesday to introduce himself to teachers, principals and administrators, said he is also excited about the challenge of working in the Floyd County School System.

Floyd County School Board Vice Chairman Tony Daniel told the Rome News Tribune after speaking to the 30-plus candidates of varied experience who applied.  “We definitely had the system in our hearts.”

Wilson said he was drawn to Floyd County through its reputation for having a dedicated and student-focused staff.

“It’s a good system with potential to be great,” he said.

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