Alexander City Schools will have some much-needed continuity as three principals renewed their contracts late last month
Shannon Benefield, Johanna Morgan and Lekishia Richardson will continue to serve their respective schools as principals for the next three years. They officially renewed their contracts at the March 25 Alexander City Board of Education meeting.
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