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Perry to lead MISD

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Lone finalist to take over June 1

MALAKOFF The new face in the i Malakoff ISD Administration Building will be a fa-mi liar one.

MHS Principal Randy Perry was named the lone finalist to replace Dr. John Spies as superintendent Tuesday night. The vote was unanimous.

"It is quite an honor and quite a responsibility," Perry said. "I am looking forward to leading the district into the future and continuing the progress in the district."

While state law requires a 21-day waiting period before the district can finalize Perry's contract, it will actually be a little longer this time. Perry is expected to take over his new position June 1 May is a very busy month for a high school principal, after all.

Assistant Superintendent Sybil Norris will act as interim superintendent during May.

According to information released by the district, the board considered more than 50 applications before making its decision.

Perry has been an educator for 27 years, and served as a teacher, coach, amletic director, head football coach, assistant principal and principal. He has been principal of Malakoff High School since 2006.

Perry holds a Masters of Education degree from Texas A&M Commerce and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Texas at Arlington.

Perry will be replacing Spies, who is leaving the district for Van Alstyne ISD. His last day will be April 30.



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