Starkville Oktibbeha School District Supt. Eddie Peasant has informed the Board of Trustees of his decision to retire June 30 after a 30-year career in education.
"Dr. Peasant established a vision of excellence for our school district at the beginning of his tenure that is reflected throughout his committed leadership," said Sumner Davis, president of the Board of Trustees.
Under Peasant's leadership, the school district has completed construction of Partnership Middle School on the campus of Mississippi State University, implemented classroom to career learning experiences through the Academic Houses at Starkville High School, established free Pre-K program, launched an $11 million capital improvements campaign and safely navigated a pandemic to return to full in-person learning.
"We appreciate Dr. Peasant's dedicated service to our students, staff and families," said Davis.
The school board will work with Dr. Peasant to facilitate a transition as they begin discussing the process of selecting the district’s next superintendent.
In his retirement, Peasant plans to pursue a new career opportunity in higher education.