New school discipline director hired
The DeKalb County school board authorized the hiring of a new director of school discipline and student relations.
Ralph Taylor, the executive director of alternative education and safe schools at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools in Charlotte, N.C., will become DeKalb's associate superintendent for support services.
As a result of Monday's board decision, Taylor will replace Felicia Mayfield, who is retiring Dec. 31.
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