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North Chicago School District 187 Superintendent John Price plans to leave his current position at the end of June after nine years, but will continue his career as an educator helping youngsters in underserved areas.

“This is my passion,” Price said in an interview on Thursday. “This is my joy. My mom was a teacher. My dad was a pastor. Service is the family business. Serving communities that are often underserved is where I will focus my service and my career.”

Price, 53, announced Thursday his decision to resign as superintendent effective June 30 in a letter to the school community.

“The district has come a long way and now it is time to find the next leader to continue and build upon the successes we have achieved together and like me,

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