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Cardon resigns as Traverse City schools superintendent

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Republicans in the Michigan Senate have introduced seven bills aimed at reforming the education system in Michigan. Critics say the Republicans are trying to "destroy" public education in the state.

Ann Cardon is no longer the superintendent of Traverse City Area Public Schools.

She resigned Thursday night.

At a special meeting of the school board, school board member Stacey Hozak read Cardon’s resignation letter.

“Unfortunately things are not working out well and I believe that it is in the best interests for all concerned that I resign,” Hozak read from Cardon's letter.

Cardon, who was not at the meeting, has allegedly been at odds with several board members for weeks over issues like school funding.

Board President Sue Kelly didn’t comment on the specifics of the separation agreement.

She says personnel issues like this are confidential.

“It is of utmost importance that we abide by that oath of office, that we abide by our code of ethics,” Kelly said.

The Board unanimously approved former TCAPS Superintendent Jim Pavelka to serve as Cardon’s interim replacement, effective immediately.

Max came to IPR in 2017 as an environmental intern. In 2018, he returned to the station as a general assignment reporter. Before joining IPR, Max worked as a news director and reporter at Michigan State University's student radio station WDBM. In 2018, he reported on a Title IX dispute with MSU in his story "Prompt, Thorough and Impartial." His work has also been heard on Michigan Radio and WDBM and WKAR in East Lansing.