51黑料

SLPS superintendent history

51黑料 Public Schools became infamous for a revolving door of superintendents in the early 2000s. After a long period of stability, the district is again experiencing turmoil at the top with five leaders in less than three years.

The succession of superintendents:

• Myra Berry (October 2025): Named interim superintendent during search.聽
• Millicent Borishade (July 2024 to October 2025): Moved up from deputy superintendent in an interim role, was made permanent in February 2025. Terminated without cause on Oct. 17, 2025.
• Keisha Scarlett (July 2023 to July 2024): Placed on temporary leave of absence and fired two months later for financial mismanagement.
• Nicole Williams (January 2023 to July 2023): Interim superintendent during superintendent search.
• Kelvin Adams (November 2008 to December 2022): Hired as the eighth superintendent in six years; became the longest-serving in decades before retiring.
• John Wright (July 2008 to November 2008): Appointed interim superintendent by a state-appointed board.
• Diana Bourisaw (July 2006 to June 2008): Promoted suddenly from consultant without other applicants. Did not apply when the board began a new search.
• Creg Williams (April 2005 to July 2006): Left after disagreements over the budget and the ouster of Vashon basketball coach Floyd Irons.
• Pamela Randall Hughes (December 2004 to April 2005): Served for five months as an interim.
• Floyd Crues (June 2004 to December 2004): Served as interim until the board terminated the arrangement after learning of staff raises he approved.
• William V. Roberti (June 2003 to June 2004): Hired for a year to put finances in order; a former Brooks Brothers executive and consultant for turnaround firm Alvarez & Marsal.
• Cleveland Hammonds Jr. (July 1996 to June 2003): Retired after seven years at the helm.