PULASKI, WI (WTAQ) – The final day for students at Pulaski High School this year also became the last day for its superintendent.
Nearly two months after the Pulaski School Board placed Superintendent Milt Thompson on paid administrative leave, Thompson resigned on Wednesday night.
During the end of the Committee of the Whole Meeting, board members and Thompson went into closed session for about an hour. Afterward, the school board unanimously approved a mutual resignation agreement.
In lieu of talking with the media, School Board President Bob Skalitzky read a brief statement which was: “The board is pleased to have reached a mutual agreement with Milt Thompson, which will permit both the district and Milt, the opportunity to move forward and we wish Milt the best in the future.”
Then Thompson, who received a standing ovation from the packed library, read his own statement: ““I would like to thank all of you who’ve come out and supported me tonight. I’ve enjoyed my time as superintendent of Pulaski Community School District, working with the wonderful staff and community here. I wish you nothing but the best for the district going forward.”
While Thompson had a procession of hands to shake, school board members quickly hit the skids.
Thompson was hired by the district in July 2013 and was given a contract extension through next year, according to the Pulaski News. He was placed on paid administrative leave back on April 8 for reasons not made public.
Since that time, assistant superintendent Bec Kurzynske has been the interim superintendent.
