9/24/13 - The Brighton Area Schools has hired Christopher Turner as its new technology director. He replaces Elson Liu, who resigned this summer to accept a similar position in the Plymouth-Canton School District. Turner was recommended by a 12-person team consisting of administrators, teachers, parents and students who agreed he was the best choice out of a large field of applicants and five finalists selected for interviews. Turner will receive a base salary of $80,000 plus about $15,000 worth of benefits and 30% toward retirement for a total compensation of about $130,000. Superintendent Greg Gray tells WHMI that Turner, is highly qualified for the position. Gray says that Turnerâs major responsibility will be to oversee installation and implementation of the millions of dollars in new technology the district is getting through the $88 million bond issue. Turner, who was most recently employed by the Grand Ledge School District, has a doctorate in educational leadership. The board also agreed to retain Nick Casteel, who is already employed by the Brighton Area Schools, as the assistant technology director, a newly-created position. (TT)
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