The Bartow County Board of Education votes to nominate Bartow County School System Chief Leadership and Learning Officer Clint Terza as the sole finalist for the position of superintendent of Bartow County Schools.
Monday night, Superintendent Dr. Phillip Page announced his retirement, effective June 30, 2024.
“I am truly humbled and honored,” said Terza. “If this opportunity comes to fruition, I look forward to continuing the work of our Professional Learning Communities while working with the System Guiding Coalition to focus on Tier I instruction. Together, with our dedicated educators, staff, parents, students, and our faith and business communities, I am eager to contribute to the continued success and growth of our schools. I look forward to the opportunity to lead and serve, working collaboratively to ensure that all students remain focused on our fundamental purpose of learning.”
Terza came to the Bartow County School System in 2019, filling the chief leadership and learning role left vacant by Dr. Kimberly Fraker when she was named the sole finalist for the superintendent’s position in the Gordon County School District.
Terza has more than 28 years of experience in public education. Over the last 20 years, he held many leadership roles, including principalship positions in Cobb County elementary, middle, and high schools. In Bartow County, over the last five years, Terza’s responsibilities included principal and school-related operations, safety and security, capital improvement projects, transportation, athletics, and evaluation systems.
By Georgia law, the school board is now required to wait at least 14 calendar days. Final action on the position could come as early as December 11, 2023. If Terza is appointed, he will assume his new role June 1, 2024.