Blogger note: it’s a double whammy because of another position involving special education at the State Office of education is also vacant…. Linda Rutledge came from Idaho to take over from Dr. Lee Robinson.
Education briefs: Top position at state ed office is vacant
The Salt Lake Tribune
April, 9, 2007 12:25:13 AM MDT
A top position at the state Office of Education is vacant for the second time in less than two years.
Myron Cottam, the associate state schools superintendent, left the post last month.
He had been commuting from Escalante, where he retired as Garfield School District superintendent, to come to the USOE about a year ago, said Ray Timothy, deputy state superintendent of schools. Cottam oversaw the standardized testing, career and technical education, curriculum and instruction, special education and Title I programs.
He is now director of Escalante’s Turn-About Ranch for troubled youth.
Patti Harrington, Utah state schools superintendent, is conducting the search for his replacement. She hopes to announce her decision at the May board of education meeting, Timothy said.
Deaf, blind schools superintendent to retire
The superintendent of Utah Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (USDB) will retire this summer. Linda Rutledge, who led the organization for the past three years, will complete her last day of work on June 22, according to the letter she sent to the Utah State Board of Education.
The Utah State Office of Education will conduct a selection process and aims to recommend a replacement to the state school board at its June meeting. They hope to appoint a new superintendent by July 1, said Ray Timothy, deputy state superintendent of schools.
Nicole Stricker