Dr. Jason Barnett is stepping down as Superintendent of Guntersville City Schools to become the Executive Director of The School Superintendents of Alabama, starting January 1, 2026. This transition marks a significant change for both Dr. Barnett and the community.

Dr. Barnett highlighted the accomplishments achieved during his four-and-a-half-year tenure and expressed excitement about the new role and its potential to impact education policy statewide in this statement released on social media:

“Things like this are always bittersweet. Over the past four-and-a-half years together we have made significant accomplishments and achievements. We have added a tremendous amount of student services that are having a positive impact on our students lives, increased both career and academic oppor

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