FORTVILLE — Shane Robbins is resigning as superintendent of the Mt. Vernon Community School Corporation to take a superintendent position in South Carolina.
Robbins, who has been in his current position since July of 2015, was unanimously approved as the next superintendent by the Kershaw County School District during the district’s school board meeting on Thursday. He submitted his resignation to the MVCSC school board Friday morning. The school board is expected to accept his resignation Monday and start the search process for a replacement immediately, according to a release from the school corporation.
His new position will put Robbins in close proximity to the Ft. Jackson Army base where Robbins serves as Admin Chief for the Federal Coordinating Center’s Columbia National Disaster Medical System.
“Dr. Robbins has been very open and honest in this process,” MVCSC school board president Shannon Walls said. “I’m confident that the staff will continue to excel in the vision that was developed under Dr. Robbins’ leadership.”
Robbins said he was contacted by a hiring consultant about the job and was excited for the new opportunity ahead of him while also remaining thankful for his three years in Fortville.
“My family and I have been blessed from day one by this community and there are not enough words to express my appreciation for that,” Robbins said via a statement. “This has been a great experience that will live with me forever.”
During his three years at Mt. Vernon, Robbins oversaw many changes, including getting the district’s grade under the Indiana Department of Education back up to an “A.” Early in his tenure, Robbins pushed for new strides in classroom technology, including implementing a 1:1 ratio of students and technology in the classroom within a month of being hired. Just recently, all five MVCSC schools were designated as STEM-certified schools by the state. He also oversaw the $10 million renovation to Mt. Vernon Middle School.
“Dr. Robbins has the vision and experience to build on our successes and take us to the next level,” Kershaw County School District Chairman James Smith said in a statement. “His passion and commitment to excellence are inspiring. The school board looks forward to welcoming Dr. Robbins and his family to Kershaw County.”
Robbins graduated from Franklin College and began his career as a science and health teacher at Blackford High School. He later served as a high school assistant principal, associate principal and principal before his first superintendent post at Monroe Central School Corporation which was followed by Northwestern Consolidated School Corporation of Shelby County.
Per his contract, his final day as superintendent of MVCSC will be June 30.
