January 23, 2007- For Immediate Release
Columbia County Schools – 4781 Hereford Farm Road, Evans, GA 30809
For more information contact 706-541-0650

Columbia County Board of Education

Names Charles Nagle Superintendent of Schools

Term begins July 1, 2007

EVANS, GA---On January 23, 2007, the Columbia County Board of Education approved Mr. Charles Nagle as new superintendent of schools starting July 1, 2007.

Wayne Bridges, chairman of the Superintendent Selection Committee recommended Mr. Nagle to the Board and the Board approved his recommendation with a unanimous vote. "Even though it has taken several months for a final candidate to be selected from the search committee, the process worked,” said Chairman of the Board Regina Buccafusco. A superintendent search committee was formed in September with equal representation from the school system and members from the community. The committee established criteria for applicants, reviewed 19 applications and narrowed down to the final candidates to interview. “I want to praise the committee for its efforts in the search process and am in no doubt that the committee made the right choice in the final selection,” added Wayne Bridges, search committee chair.

“I’ve worked side by side with Mr. Nagle the past eight years and am confident that he is well prepared to lead the system through the future challenges that face our county. It also helps that he knows the system and is well respected among staff and parents,” said Tommy Price, who will retire on June 30, 2007, but remain through June 30, 2008 to assist Mr. Nagle in the transition to his new role.

Nr. Nagle has a bachelor's degree from Georgia Southern University, a master's degree in from the University of Georgia, and an educational leadership degree from Augusta State University. Prior to his current position as associate superintendent of student support, Mr. Nagle has also served as principal of Riverside Middle, principal of Riverside Elementary, assistant principal of Riverside and Lakeside Middle, and teacher at Harlem High. His experience outside of Columbia County has been as athletic director in Evans County, GA and teacher/coach in Tattnall County, GA.

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