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GREENSBORO, N.C. — After seven-plus years at the helm of Guilford County Schools, Maurice O. “Mo” Green is resigning as superintendent to assume leadership of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in Winston-Salem.

Green made the announcement at the close of the Guilford County Board of Education meeting this evening. While details are still being worked out with the school board, Green said he expects the transition to occur sometime this coming spring.

Since joining GCS in September 2008, Green has pursued a vision of educational excellence, placing equal emphasis on academic achievement, character development and organizational performance, the school system said in a media release.

“This is a great loss for GCS but a win for the state and for public education,” said Alan Duncan, school board chairman. “The fact that this highly respected foundation chose our superintendent as its next leader is a reflection of the respect and regard Mo has garnered statewide and nationally.”

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunities GCS has afforded me,” said Green. “I have always revered educators and I’m pleased my new role will allow me to continue to support the good work of our educators and our public schools throughout North Carolina.”

The school board plans to discuss Green’s transition at a board meeting on Dec. 17 that originally had been planned as a work session to discuss facility needs. Next steps include appointing an interim superintendent, reassigning job duties as needed, planning the search process for a new superintendent and ensuring a smooth leadership transition.

The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation released a statement Tuesday night, saying, “Green’s proven contributions and significant accomplishments make him a valuable asset to help shape and carry out a vision for the Foundation and for North Carolina.”

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