Niles schools superintendent to leave Aug. 1

February 26, 2015 at 9:11p.m.

NILES

Saying it is “time to retire and time to step back,” schools Superintendent Frank Danso announced his resignation effective Aug. 1 when his current contract expires.

The board of education accepted his decision Thursday and members had nothing but praise for his performance.

“We’re losing a great guy,” said Chris Doutt, a board member. “Thanks for all you did.”

Board President Tony Perrone said Danso’s hiring in October 2012 came “at a critical time.” His predecessor, Mark Robinson, had resigned after only 14 months on the job, shocking the board and the community.

“You allowed our education community to heal and you always put our children first,” Perrone said prior to the board’s vote accepting the superintendent’s resignation.

Danso, 62, had retired only months before as superintendent of Southington Local schools, but agreed to take over on an interim basis. His position was made permanent by the board 10 months later.

His salary is nearly $98,000, far below the $120,000 that was being paid to Robinson.