Busher announces retirement effective June 30, 2019

January 31, 2019 Reader Submission

John Busher standing far right, began his last school budget series this morning at the school board budget meeting.

John S. Busher, III, Superintendent of Botetourt County Public Schools since 2015 announced his retirement Thursday, January 31, 2019. It will be effective June 30, 2019. Mr. Busher worked in the county for 11 years before retiring as Assistant Superintendent in 2013. He returned as Interim Superintendent in 2015, and was shortly named Superintendent. His career in education has spanned over 40 years.

Board member Michelle Crook stated, “John Busher has solidified his legacy in our school division’s history. He will forever be recalled as the kind superintendent who cared deeply about our students, teachers, and staff. He boosted morale following the recession. And most importantly, Botetourt County Public Schools thrived academically in the region during his tenure.”

“Mr. Busher views Botetourt County Public Schools as a community, not just a workplace. He has devoted the past 4 years to tirelessly improving our system, embodying his famous method ‘The Botetourt Way,’” noted board member Anna Weddle.

The School Board has secured the services of the Virginia School Board Association, VSBA to find a replacement.

–Press release, BCPS school board, Photo Cathy Benson