McKeesport Area superintendent Holtzman resigns
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May 26, 2022

McKeesport Area superintendent Holtzman resigns

By Stacy Wolford

By Jeff Stitt
jstitt@yourmvi.com

McKeesport Area School Board on Wednesday unanimously accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Mark P. Holtzman Jr.
His last day is June 30.
In another motion, the board unanimously approved naming Dr. Tia Wanzo as acting superintendent, effective July 1.
Wanzo is the current assistant superintendent and will be paid a monthly stipend of $1,250 on top of her current salary, according to the meeting agenda.
The board and audience gave Wanzo a round of applause after she was named acting superintendent.

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