Dr. Avis Williams, superintendent of NOLA Public Schools for the last two years, will leave the position in December.
The school district Thursday morning announced Williams' departure.
The school system praised Williams for her leadership, touting an 81 percent rate of schools making progress in performance scores during her two years.
"Dr. Williams brought new energy and enthusiasm to NOLA-PS, and our schools’ improved performance reflects her unwavering commitment to excellence.," said Orleans Parish School Board President Katie Baudouin.
But her departure also comes as dozens of charter schools in New Orleans are faced with a budget shortfall totaling around $36 million due to an accounting error, according to our partners at NOLA.com.
The announcement from NOLA-PS says Williams "next chapter" "includes writing, consulting, and continuing to lead through her core values: equity, excellence, and joy."
