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Dr. Doug Brubaker chosen as Chesapeake Public Schools' newest superintendent

Chesapeake Public Schools appointed Dr. Doug Brubaker as the new superintendent after the outgoing superintendent, Dr. Jared Cotton, announced he would retire.

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What happened Chesapeake Public Schools appointed Dr. Doug Brubaker as the new superintendent after the outgoing superintendent, Dr. Jared Cotton, announced he would retire.
The headline split WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) frames it as "Dr. Doug Brubaker chosen as Chesapeake Public Schools' newest superintendent". WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk) frames it as "Chesapeake School Board selects Dr. Doug Brubaker as Chesapeake Public Schools' superinte...".
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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jul 13, 10:53 PM

Dr. Doug Brubaker chosen as Chesapeake Public Schools' newest superintendent

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Chesapeake Public Schools appointed Dr. Doug Brubaker as the new superintendent after the outgoing superintendent, Dr. Jared Cotton, announced he would retire.

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WIVB News4 (Nexstar, Buffalo)News report · Jul 13, 11:31 PM

Dr. Pascal Mubenga resigns as BPS Superintendent

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) -- Buffalo Public Schools announced in a statement Monday night that Dr. Pascal Mubenga is resigning as superintendent. During a special session, the Board of Education...

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WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk)News report · Jul 13, 11:28 PM

Chesapeake School Board selects Dr. Doug Brubaker as Chesapeake Public Schools' superintendent

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Above video: The Chesapeake School Board said in May that its search for a new superintendent would be reopened to find the best possible candidate to lead the school division. CHESAPEAKE,...

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Jul 13, 10:53 PM: WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk) joined the source map.

Jul 13, 11:28 PM: WAVY10 (Nexstar, Norfolk) joined the source map.

Jul 13, 11:31 PM: WIVB News4 (Nexstar, Buffalo) joined the source map.

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