DEC Signal

Welcome Back: Dr. Witherspoon's Optimistic Outlook, FY26 Financial Review, Superintendent Search Underway

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A new school year begins — and District 65 has an interim leader who is choosing optimism. DEC President Kelly Post has heard Dr. Eric Witherspoon speak four times since July 1st, and the tone has been consistent: uplifting, grounded, and genuinely respectful of the educators, administrators, and community who make this district work. Monday night, Dr. Witherspoon told the board that the work…