The Syracuse City School District has a new superintendent, and it's a familiar name.
The Board of Education on Wednesday evening decided Anthony Davis will take on the permanent position. Davis has served as interim superintendent since July. He took on the role after Jamie Alicea retired at the end of the previous school year.
Board of Education President Tamica Barnett said in a news release that Davis' favorability from the district's community influenced the decision.
"He has dedicated his entire career to education and has been excellent in the interim role, and we are confident he will be a great leader moving forward," Barnett said in the statement.
Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh on social media congratulated Davis on his official position and said he supported the school board's decision.
I commend the @SyracuseSchools board on its appointment of Tony Davis as superintendent. Full statement here: pic.twitter.com/bxQ3vM8Heo
— Ben Walsh (@BenWalsh44) December 14, 2022
Davis has worked with the Syracuse City School District for 14 years. He previously served in the Liverpool Central School District.
