Normandy Superintendent Michael Triplett and seven administrators, including the chief financial officer and the head of human resources, will depart the Normandy Schools Collaborative in a sweeping round of job cuts announced by the school board Tuesday.
According to minutes from an April 14 closed meeting, Triplett presented a letter to the board requesting a buyout for the remaining 15 months of his contract. The board approved the buyout and placed him on administrative leave effective immediately.
The Normandy Schools Collaborative has not been fully accredited by the state for more than a decade. Triplett was hired in 2023 to lead the district. Normandy returned to local control in 2022 with board member elections.
District leaders have not provided reasons for Triplett’s request for a buyout or released details about the departures. In a brief statement, the school board said: “The district remains committed to supporting its students, staff and families and ensuring the continued operation of all schools and programs without disruption.”