Bernard Taylor, Jr., superintendent of Grand Rapids Public Schools, withdrew his candidacy for the Syracuse superintendent position today, Monday March 14.
“After much prayerful reflection and thanks to a lot of support and encouragement locally, I have decided to withdraw my candidacy for the Syracuse superintendent position,” Taylor said, in a statement to the Grand Rapids Press. “While it was a unique professional and personal opportunity, it is clear to me that my calling is – and remains – right here and right now.”
His full statement is available at mlive.com.