The Bartholomew Consolidated School Board bid farewell and happy trails to outgoing superintendent Dr. John Quick last night.
Quick said he decided to hold his last school board meeting at Central Middle School because it holds a special place in his tenure. It is the only school built completely from the ground up during his 40 years as an educator
Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop presented Quick with the keys to the city and a proclamation, while Rep. Milo Smith presented a Sagamore of the Wabash award from Governor Mike Pence.
Quick is retiring after 13 years as superintendent. Mayor Lienhoop noted during his reading of the proclamation that the children who started kindergarten the same year as Quick started his job graduated from high school this year.
Quick will be replaced by Batesville superintendent. Dr. Jim Roberts.
Dr. Jill Shedd, president of the school board, looked back on Quick’s time as superintendent.