How we got here
According to previous reporting, Heath Morrison, MISD superintendent since July 2020, announced his resignation in a July 12 news release. During a July 18 special board meeting, the board of trustees accepted the resignation of Morrison and appointed Busby, according to a July 19 news release.
Morrison's last day with the district will be July 31.
According to the release, Busby is entering her 15th year at MISD. Previously Busby served as the director of special programs, director of instructional technology and the principal of Montgomery Middle School, according to the release.
What they're saying
- “I am honored to serve Montgomery ISD as interim superintendent,” Busby said in the release. “I am committed to ensuring the district continues to thrive and move in the right direction. In this community, we are blessed with amazing educators, fantastic students and supportive families. I am excited to lead the district during this time of transition and look forward to an excellent year in Montgomery ISD."
- “We believe Dr. Busby’s tenure with the district and experience as part of Dr. Morrison’s senior leadership team makes her exceptionally qualified to lead MISD as our interim superintendent as we search for the best long-term fit for this role. She has an incredible work ethic and has developed strong professional relationships with employees across the district, which will be tremendously beneficial as we work to find the next leader for MISD,” Board President Laurie Turner said in the release.
During the special meeting, the board selected the firm Thompson & Horton to lead the superintendent search process. A timeline for hiring a superintendent was not given as of publication.
Busby assumes the role of interim superintendent Aug. 1, according to the release.
