Franklin Special District

Jason Golden, the former superintendent of Williamson County Schools, stepped down after accepting a job with Franklin Special District. The board terminated his contract by mutual agreement and appointed Leigh Webb as interim superintendent. The search for a new superintendent has begun.

Dr. Leigh Webb will become the interim director of the Williamson County School District starting July 15, replacing Jason Golden, who is leaving for a position with the Franklin Special District. Webb will serve until October 5 while the district searches for a permanent superintendent. Golden will not receive severance pay for his resignation.

Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden resigned, leaving the district without a leader amid a contentious contract extension approval. The board will address interim leadership and a permanent replacement, while board members expressed concerns about timing and future implications.

Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden resigned after the school board voted to extend his contract. He will join Franklin Special District in a new role, while board members and a retired teacher raised concerns about political influences and challenges like funding and teacher shortages.

Williamson County Schools superintendent Jason Golden resigned, citing a lack of easy decision-making. Board members Eric Welch and Jay Galbreath accused opposing board members of undermining Golden through 'toxic' behavior and efforts to remove him. A 9-2 vote approved Golden's one-year contract extension, but critics Tony Bostic and Margie Johnson opposed it due to salary and severance concerns.

Williamson County Schools Superintendent Jason Golden will resign effective Aug. 7 to become Associate Director of Finance, Administration and Legal Services with Franklin Special District. He will not receive severance pay and expressed confidence in the district's future in his resignation message.