Milw. School Board extends contract of Superintendent Thornton

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- The Milwaukee Board of School Directors extended on Friday, August 30th the contract of Milwaukee Public Schools Superintendent Gregory Thornton through June 2016.

In a news release, Dr. Thornton said, "I’m appreciative of the support of the Board of Directors and excited to continue the work we’re engaged in to improve outcomes and opportunities for our students. Much work remains to be done, but we are clearly headed in the right direction. I look forward to working with the Board, our parents, students and the community to continue to improve student achievement and success.”

The extension for district leadership comes as MPS begins the 2013-14 school year.