Dr. David Lewis announced his retirement as superintendent of Wayne County Public Schools on Monday evening. (Contributed photo)

Dr. David Lewis announced his retirement as superintendent of Wayne County Public Schools on Monday evening. (Contributed photo)

GOLDSBORO – — Dr. David Lewis announced his retirement as Wayne County Public Schools superintendent during the monthly Board of Education meeting Monday evening.

Lewis will retire effective March 31, 2023.

“It has been my honor and privilege to serve the students, families, staff and communities as superintendent for the past two years,” Lewis said. “As I shared with the board and the leadership team, Wayne County Public Schools is very much on stable financial ground and our schools are moving in a positive direction academically.

“Our district is well positioned for the future.”

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