Three surveys showed Shuldiner as the top choice for JCPS superintendent. Why did JCPS board members pick Yearwood?

Johnson City Schools’ Topper Academy will soon be rebranded as “Market Street School” amid ongoing efforts to expand remote learning options, according to district officials.

The Courier Journal spoke with JCPS board members about why they hired Brian Yearwood over Ben Shuldiner, who was favored in three surveys.

With four spots open and only one incumbent running, this is a pivotal moment for the voters to determine the future direction of the school district.