It’s Official: Ruffin Signs Contract to be JMCSS Superintendent
JACKSON, Tenn. – The Jackson-Madison School System could possibly see some changes after Dr. Verna Ruffin takes her place as the new superintendent. “It’s official now I can begin the business of preparing for superintendent of Jackson-Madison County, it felt really good,” said Dr. Verna Ruffin. Dr. Ruffin will officially become superintendent on July 1. Until then, she will serve as a consultant and will be meeting with community members. “I plan on being in Jackson at least two weeks in March and begin to actually do that meeting with community officials and my soon to be staff July 1, central office getting to know more schools getting more in the community,” said Dr. Ruffin. According to School Board Chairman David Clifft, Dr. Ruffin will be paid around $550 for every day she works before her official start date. Doctor Ruffin will also spend the next few months looking for a new place to live. Ruffin said she hopes to make Jackson-Madison County School System a premier school district for the State of Tennessee. “I feel very proud of the fact I can have a lot of influence with our families and with community to move our district forward.” Dr. Ruffin said her 22 year old daughter is deciding if she wants to relocate and will be visiting local colleges and universities in the next couple of months. Dr. Ruffin said her mother will be moving to Jackson with her.
