CONYERS — Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) Superintendent Shirley Chesser has announced her plan to retire at the end of the 2025-26 school year.
The Rockdale County Board of Education will enlist the Georgia School Boards Association to conduct a national superintendent search to fill the vacancy, according to a Monday press release.
“I want to express my sincere appreciation for the opportunity to enter into negotiations for a contract extension,” said Chesser in her notice to the Board. “After thoughtful consideration, I have made the decision to retire at the end of my current contract period…