MANCHESTER – As the saying goes, all good things come to an end, and thus the tenure of Township School Superintendent David Trethaway will conclude early next year.
During a recent school board meeting Trethaway announced his plans for retirement. During that meeting Trethaway noted that “it is with mixed emotions that I am announcing my retirement from the Manchester Township School District as of February 1, 2022,”
“I can only say, it’s been an honor to serve this school district as the superintendent. I’m starting my 15th year in Manchester, 45 years in education.” Trethaway added.
He also noted that he was “proud of what we’ve accomplished and what the staff , the parents and the community have accomplished. We’ve been through mold situations, we’ve been through a hurricane situation, and now we’re dealing with a pandemic. As a district, we have always successfully met each challenge.”
The superintendent said he had wanted to retire a few months ago, in June of 2021 but when the pandemic hit, he knew it was not a good time and decided to wait. He said he hoped that announcing his retirement now would allow the board more than enough time to conduct a search for his replacement and make a smooth transition.
“I just want to say that this is an excellent district and it’s important to keep it that way for our students. This district is respected throughout the county. We have a lot to be proud of. The community, the staff, the parents, the students and the board have all been very good to me. I’m proud to be part of Manchester and what we stand for as a district,” Trethaway added.
Trethaway said he’s enjoyed his lengthy career in education and his time in the Manchester School District. “I have been blessed with a great teaching and support staff, administrators, board of education and parents and a community who all support the schools. It has been a privilege to be the Superintendent of the Manchester Township School District.”
