By Chris Barber
Contributing Writer

The Kennett Consolidated School District Board of School Directors unanimously approved the hiring of two new principals at a special meeting on June 30.

Gerry Weinhardt, a former teacher and administrator from the Garnet Valley School District, became the principal of Bancroft Elementary School. His official start date is July 7.

He replaces Jessica Morales, who preceded him in that position.

Erin Miller became the new principal of Greenwood Elementary School. She previously served as the assistant principal at the Kennett Middle School. Miller assumed her position at the school on July 1.

She replaces Bridgette Miles, who served as Greenwood’s principal for one year preceding Miller’s appointment.

The meeting to appoint the new principals was a short one, limited to the business of the two principals and a financial report. It lasted 10 minutes.

With the setting of a special meeting, the board was able to certify the employment of the two principals without having to wait until the next school board meeting on July 8.

It was necessary to have board confirmation of the appointments so that the two new principals can begin in their new roles.