Dr. Brent Jones plans to return to Seattle Public Schools before his Sept. 3 resignation.
The superintendent of Seattle Public Schools is on medical leave months before plans to step down from his role, the district confirmed. Dr. Brent Jones, who announced his upcoming departure in September, is not currently managing Seattle Public Schools , though he intends to return before resigning.
SPS Chief of Staff Beverly Redmond sent the following statement regarding Dr. Jones' leave:"Superintendent Brent Jones is on a health/medical leave, with the intention to return before his September 3 resignation. In his absence, Chief Operations Officer Fred Podesta will have delegated authority to act on his behalf."SPS did not provide specifics about why Jones is going on leave, nor how long he plans to be away from the district.Dr. Jones said back in March he decided to end his tenure as SPS superintendent to spend more time with his family.Jones faced significant challenges since assuming the role in 2021, including navigating the district back from the pandemic and backlash after proposals to close more than 20 Seattle schools.Fred Podesta, who oversees the district's finances, technology and athletics, is now filling in for Jones.Viral TikTok warns women of convicted rapist released in SeattleOver 100 Rite Aid and Bartell Drugs stores to close, including 8 in WASeattle Seahawks 2025 schedule released, here are all 17 matchupsMarymoor Park announces 2025 summer concert series lineup in Redmond, WAViral TikTok captures truck break-in after Seattle Mariners game, despite police presenceBryan Kohberger back in court for pretrial hearing in Idaho students murder case'Scared of accountability': Crowd calls out West Seattle leaders at public safety meetingFBI nabs Thurston County, WA fugitive hundreds of miles from crime sceneTo get the best local news, weather and sports in Seattle for free, sign up for the daily FOX Seattle Newsletter.Download the free FOX LOCAL app for mobile in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store for live Seattle news, top stories, weather updates and more local and national news.
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