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Hopewell High School’s Principal Dino Gisiano has resigned, according to CMS officials. CMS says Michael Turner will serve as interim principal until a permanent replacement can be found.
The following message was sent to parents regarding Gisiano’s resignation:
“This is Dr. Matt Hayes, Learning Community Superintendent for the Hopewell High School area, calling with an important leadership update about our Hopewell community.
Principal Dino Gisiano has resigned from his position as Principal of Hopewell High School. Michael Turner has been named to serve as interim principal at Hopewell High School, effective immediately. Mr. Turner is no stranger to CMS he is a retired principal and has served in an interim capacity for the district as recently as last school year. Mr. Turner is an extremely capable school leader who will ensure that Hopewell is ready for new and returning students, teachers and staff on the first day of school on August 27th .
As we begin our search for a full-time principal, I will keep you, the Hopewell community updated and we will also engage the school community in this process. Please know that are students are our first priority and we are committed to ensuring continuity and stability at Hopewell High School.”
Officials still have not released any other details regarding the investigation into Gisiano. You can count on WCCB to provide that update when the information is made available.
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HUNTERSVILLE, NC — Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools says an interim principal will be taking over next week due to an “inquiry” into Hopewell High School’s current principal, J. Dino Gisiano.
School officials sent a Connect Message to parents Wednesday, but did not provide any specifics on the investigation involving Gisiano. CMS would only say that the inquiry “is not related to matters involving any student.”
You can read the entire message below:
“Hopewell High School families,
This is Dr. Matt Hayes, Learning Community Superintendent for the Hopewell High School area, calling with an important leadership update about our Hopewell community.
Next week, interim Principal leadership will be appointed for Hopewell as an inquiry moves forward related to Principal Gisiano. It is important to know that the inquiry is not related to matters involving any student. Due to the ongoing inquiry, I am unable to share further details into this matter at this time. This interim appointment is normal practice followed within CMS in these circumstances to ensure continuity and stability for your student’s school because students are our first priority.
Transitions in leadership can be unsettling. It is important to know that Hopewell will be ready for students on the first day of school as planned as preparation for the return of students, teachers and staff continues. I will update you on leadership plans in the coming weeks and we will engage the school community in this process.
Please reach out to me with any questions you may have related to Hopewell leadership and back to school preparation by calling or emailing .
Thank you for your support of Hopewell High School and for being a valuable part of our school community.”
CMS says Gisiano has been with the district since February 9, 2005. He was suspended with pay effective July 23.
This is a developing story, and we are working to gather additional information. Check back for updates.
