Interim principal, assistant principal appointed at NAHS - The Times Herald

WEST NORRITON  – Norristown school board officials met Monday night as students and staff settled into the routine of the academic year.

Among the scores of new hires and employment status changes were authorized during the school board meeting, two were spotlighted. Detrick Mcgriff was appointed to serve as Norristown Area High School’s interim principal and James Troutman was selected as interim assistant principal.

Mcgriff, who previously had the role of assistant principal, is set to replace former principal Ed Roth, according to education officials. According to NASD superintendent Christopher Dormer, Roth, who served as principal for four years, accepted a principal position in Delaware County, closer to his home.

The change is slated to take effect on Oct. 4.

Troutman, formerly a special education teacher, would soon take on the role of assistant principal. However, his start date is “to be determined,” according to school board officials.

The school board voted unanimously to approve the human resources recommendations. Following that action, Dormer said “now we can officially say congratulations.”

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to remain a presence, Dormer noted how schools have continued to operate in person. Monday marked the first full week of the school year due to district days off and other holidays, however, he said that “no calendar interruptions” are expected this month.

Also during the meeting, Senior Class Representatives Maddie Plummer and Layla Chaaraoui, who attend Norristown Area High School, gave their first report of the 2021-22 school year. They spoke of various activities getting underway, and added that they’re both excited about upcoming milestone events such as homecoming and prom.

In other business, Dormer took a moment during his superintendent report to once again address issues surrounding “supply chain” and “transportation.”

“We are appreciative of the patience and grace everyone is extending us as we continue to navigate these challenges, which includes making buses make multiple stops to the same schools and having more vehicles on school grounds due to larger car lines and greater utilization of vans,” Dormer said.

Dormer made similar comments during a school board meeting last month, acknowledging the “bus driver shortage” ahead of the first day of school on Aug. 30.

“As we sit here tonight, we do not have enough drivers to cover all the bus routes scheduled,” he said last month. “The reality is that certain runs may be delayed until a driver can complete one assigned route, to then begin a second route to the same school.”

“We are considering any and all solutions to try to ensure transportation is provided according to the schedules that have been sent home,” he continued.

The next Norristown Area School Board meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Oct. 25 at the Norristown Area School District administration building, located at 401 N. Whitehall Road in Norristown. A virtual option is also available. For more information, visit www.nasd.k12.pa.us.

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