GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) — Green Bay Area School District Superintendent Stephen Murley has abruptly retired from his position, effective immediately.
District officials say Murley is retiring “due to personal health reasons”. School Board President Eric Vanden Heuvel says that while the timing was surprising, they knew about Murley’s health concerns.
“The board was aware…he was very open and transparent about his health problems dating back to March,” said School Board President Eric Vanden Heuvel. “What was a surprise was when he called and said it was progressing in a way that would make him unable to continue on as Superintendent.”
Murley had led the district for less than two years after starting in the Summer of 2020. Vanden Heuvel said that despite the short tenure, Murley made an impact.
“He really came in during a tumultuous time and led with dignity,” Vanden Heuvel said. “He helped our district navigate some of the toughest time in its history.”
The school board named deputy superintendent Vicki Bayer interim superintendent.
“Vicki has a long tenure with the Green Bay School District and is an incredibly well respected administrator,” said Vanden Heuvel.
Bayer has been with the district since 2013, Vanden Heuvel says the district will be able to get through this next school year without making too many changes. They intend to begin a nationwide search for a new Superintendent in the fall of this year and hope to have a hire made by Spring of 2023.
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