Clayton Schools: 'Leadership Transition' is Temporary at High School

The transition in leadership referenced in an email from 's acting principal is simply an acknowledgment of the temporary changes implemented while , an official said Tuesday.

A faculty email from Dr. Dan Gutchewsky, the school's acting principal, describes the need for a smooth transition while Losos is on leave, said Chris Tennill, chief communications officer for the .

"Clayton High School is a special place and the responsibility of the principal is to be a good steward of the vision of CHS," Gutchewsky stated in the email. "This stewardship requires us to work together to identify the issues facing our school and develop solutions to these problems. It also challenges us to continually look for ways to improve ourselves and maximize teaching and learning.

"The priorities, needs and issues facing CHS should not change because of a transition in leadership. We have worked together as a faculty to develop our priorities and advance our initiatives. I plan to continue to move us forward with the help of an excellent administrative team and the support of the faculty."

Losos began her leave April 9. The district has said about the leave.

The Clayton Board of Education discussed personnel issues along with legal issues and the leasing, purchase or sale of real estate at a closed meeting April 18. The session lasted one hour and included all board members but Sonny Buttar; Superintendent Dr. Sharmon Wilkinson; and Dr. Kim Harding, the district's human resources consultant.