Kevin Alexander, chairman of the School Board JMCSS, released this statement concerning the resignation of Dr. Eric Jones, superintendent of the Jackson-Madison County School System.

“I regret to hear that Dr. Eric Jones has officially tendered his resignation. I appreciate his tenure and all that he has accomplished in these last two years. I was fortunate to serve on the Board when we selected him and I was delighted with his selection as our new superintendent. I have always considered him as a friend.

I know I have encouraged Dr. Jones to remain our superintendent over the last few weeks, as I’m sure other board members have too. Nevertheless, I understand he is making a decision which he feels is best for he and his family. I wish them well in all future endeavors.

I plan to call a special meeting of the Board within the next 10 days for the Board to take action to accept Dr. Jones resignation and for a discussion concerning our course of action to fill the vacancy.

Again, I wish Dr. Jones and his family the best.

I have no further comment at this time.”

(PHOTO: Kevin Alexander)