Superintendent of troubled system resigns

HALIFAX COUNTY Middleton had served as superintendent since July 2007. When she began the position, she was faced with a financial crisis from the 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 school years.

In March of this year, a judge and Halifax County schools agreed to a plan for state intervention following subpar test scores.

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According to records, the systems had experienced low standardized test scores for the past five years.

"It is both with resolve and anticipation that I submit my resignation effective September 18, 2009," Middleton said. "I have accepted an opportunity to further my current career goals and achieve growth within a new adventure."

Middleton will serve as chief area officer with the Chicago Public School System.