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In a press release issued Friday, May 31, Greg Keller, Nanaimo-Ladysmith school board chairperson, announced Scott Saywell has retired after 30 years serving the district. Keller said Saywell spent his career dedicated to improving life chances for the districtB次元官网网址檚 most vulnerable students.

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Saywell gained viral fame over the years, making school snow closure announcements while singing and playing guitar and posting videos to the school districtB次元官网网址檚 YouTube page.

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Saywell for his part, said he was grateful for his time in the school district.

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Laura Tait will continue as acting superintendent for the time being, Keller said, and the school district will conduct a search for SaywellB次元官网网址檚 successor B次元官网网址渙pen to all qualified candidates.B次元官网网址�

In Jan. 2021, it was announced that Saywell signed a four-year contract renewal, which was to expire July 1, 2025.

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