7, which showed a sustained drop in the number of students both taking AP classes and sitting for the exams since the COVID-19 pandemic closed school buildings in March 2020. The board said Campbell was an “exceptional candidate” given the job profile in a March 9 update.Ĭampbell will start as superintendent July 1.At a school board meeting earlier this month, an Evanston Township High School assistant superintendent raised concern about enrollment in Advanced Placement courses, while board members looked to larger disparities in the school’s AP programs.Ī sense of urgency drove Assistant Superintendent Pete Bavis’ presentation to the board Feb.
After collecting feedback through a community survey and stakeholder group interviews, the board concluded it wanted a clear communicator and leader who prioritizes student interests, ensures a safe learning environment, supports students’ mental and physical health and prepares students for non-college paths. To conduct the search process, District 202 contracted Alma Advisory Group in December. The board previously said in a March update Campbell was a top candidate and began an engagement process between Campbell and the community. He has also been an English teacher, the director for student supports and racial equity and the associate principal at ETHS. He will replace Superintendent Eric Witherspoon, who plans to retire at the end of the 2021-22 school year.Ĭampbell has worked in District 202 for more than 21 years and has held his current position for more than nine. Marcus Campbell was named the next Evanston Township High School/District 202 superintendent by the Board of Education on Thursday.Ĭampbell serves as the assistant superintendent/principal at ETHS.
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