Ann Clark
Clark replaces Heath Morrison, who resigned in November. She had been acting superintendent since his departure.
Clark’s term will be limited at her request. A statement from CMS Tuesday night said she had planned to announce her retirement late last year when Morrison stepped down.
“I was excited to explore new opportunities to continue to serve the educational needs of our community,” she said. “I made the personal decision to postpone my announcement once Dr. Morrison resigned. The timing was no longer right. I care too much about CMS to leave during such a critical time of leadership transition.”
Clark has been with Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools since 1983, when she began working as a teacher for behaviorally and emotionally handicapped children. She has served as a principal at all levels and in a variety of administrative jobs in the district.
“Ann is a strong CMS and public-education advocate and I am excited about the leadership she will provide over the next year and a half,” school board chair Mary McCray said in a statement. “We are making great strides as a district and she brings the stability we need to maintain our momentum.”
The school board said it plans a “comprehensive search” for a new superintendent, beginning next month.
As superintendent, Clark will receive a base salary of $262,000. She will also receive $4,971 for the additional responsibilities she assumed from November 2014 through January 2015.
See the CMS announcement at http://www.cms.k12.nc.us/
