BURLINGTON, N.C. — The Alamance-Burlington School System named Dr. Dain Butler as the new superintendent of the school district Monday.
ABSS Board of Education called a special meeting to appoint Dr. Butler to the role.
In September, superintendent, Bruce Benson, submitted a letter to the Board of Education requesting to be released from his current contract at the start of January 1, 2022. Since then, Dr. Jim Merrill has served as interim superintendent.
Dr. Butler started his 17-year educational career with ABSS in 1999. He was a teacher at Broadview Middle School before becoming an assistant principal, principal, and central services administrator.
Dr. Butler was also a superintendent of schools for five years in Roanoke Rapids. He has a Doctorate of Educational Leadership from UNC-Greensboro.
Board of Education chair Sandy Ellington-Graves highlighted Dr. Butler’s love of the Alamance County community. His focus on building meaningful relationships with students and support for classroom teachers are some topics that resonated with the board during his interview process.
“It is exciting to welcome Dr. Butler back to Alamance County,” commented Board Chair Sandy Ellington-Graves. “With his years of experience – 17 of those years with ABSS – we are confident his leadership will move our district forward.”
Dr. Butler shared his excitement at returning home to lead ABSS.
“I am sincerely appreciative of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead Alamance-Burlington Schools as superintendent. This is my home. Our most important role as a school district is to grow Alamance County’s next generation of well-prepared leaders and engaged citizens. I look forward to working with our higher education partners, our Alamance Chamber, and its member businesses, and with our entire community in preparing our children for future success. I look forward to working with our entire professional team in ABSS to advance our district goals and priorities to ensure every child can achieve his or her personal best.”
Butler is set to take over the role on July 1, 2022.
ABSS isn't the only one in need of a superintendent. Guilford County Schools is also on the hunt for one. At the end of the year, Dr. Sharon Contreras said she'd be leaving her role at the end of the school year.
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