Board votes in Price as interim superintendent, questions still surround Reyes’ termination

After two weeks of uncertainty and seemingly unanswered questions, the Alexander City Schools system has a new interim superintendent — and she’s a familiar face.

Dr. Beverly Price, who previously served as the school’s superintendent for two years, was unanimously voted as interim during a special called meeting Tuesday night.

DSC_2439 copy.jpg — Lizi Arbogast / TPI Alex City Schools Board of Education president Adam Wade makes a recommendation to hire Dr. Beverly Price as the schools' interim superintendent during a special called meeting on Tuesday.

Lizi Arbogast / TPI Alex City Schools Board of Education president Adam Wade makes a recommendation to hire Dr. Beverly Price as the schools' interim superintendent during a special called meeting on Tuesday.

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