New Hanover County School Board appoints Dr. Chris Barnes as permanent superintendent. Nueva Junta Escolar del Condado de Hanover nombra al Dr. Chris Barnes como superintendente permanente.

The New Hanover County School Board has unanimously appointed Dr. Chris Barnes as the permanent superintendent. La Junta Escolar del Condado de Nueva Hanover ha nombrado por unanimidad al Dr. Chris Barnes como superintendente permanente. Barnes, who has served as interim superintendent since July 2024, has nearly 30 years of education experience. Barnes, quien ha servido como superintendente interino desde julio de 2024, tiene casi 30 años de experiencia en educación. The board praised his leadership, commitment to students, and efforts to engage teachers and families. La junta alabó su liderazgo, compromiso con los estudiantes, y esfuerzos para involucrar a maestros y familias. His contract runs until June 2028 with a salary of $256,927. Su contrato dura hasta junio de 2028 con un salario de $256,927.