The Fort Plain Central School Board of Education has re-appointed Linda Tharp as principal of Harry Hoag Elementary School until June 30, 2011.
Tharp has been principal of the school since being appointed on an interim basis in July 2007 to replace Roger Bowley.
Superintendent of Schools Douglas Burton said the board conducted an extensive search for a principal this spring, but received mixed reviews on the finalists from committees involved in the selection process.
“As a result of the positive changes that have occurred under Mrs. Tharp’s direction, the board unanimously approved an extension of her contract,” Burton said.
He cited ongoing curriculum advances in English language arts, mathematics and writing that Tharp has led.
He also said that Tharp’s guidance would be important as the elementary school building undergoes extensive work during the next two years as part of the capital project.
Before coming to Fort Plain, Tharp was superintendent of Sharon Springs Central School. She also has held positions as mathematics teacher, counselor and principal in various area school districts.