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Follow on Google News | Global Learning Charter Public School Announce Stephen J. Furtado Jr., as New Executive DirectorStephen J. Furtado Jr. will take over role of Executive Director as of July 1,2024
By: PR First Furtado, Jr. replaces Dr. Stephen J. Furtado, Sr., who announced his planned retirement last year, and will complete his 15-year tenure as of June 30, 2024. The search for Furtado's replacement was conducted by the GLCPS Board of Trustees. Furtado, Jr. currently serves as the school's director of business and finance, a position he has held for the last 12 years. During this time, highlights of his accomplishments include realizing over $4.7 million in combined end-of-year surplus funding, the renovation of the new, state-of-the- "Over his tenure, Steve has been a vital contributor to the achievements of the Global Learning Charter Public School," said Marc Clerc, chair of the GLCPS Board of Trustees. "We can think of no one better to further foster the school's reputation for educational excellence and community engagement." Furtado, Jr. came to Global Learning Charter Public School in 2010, starting as the school's assistant to the director of business. Prior to joining GLCPS, Furtado, Jr. served as a program director at YMCA South Coast Camp Massasoit. Furtado, Jr. earned his MBA in organizational leadership and Bachelor of Science in accounting from UMass Dartmouth. He holds an initial license for superintendent/ "I am honored to be chosen for this role," said Furtado, Jr. "I am so appreciative of the confidence and support I have received from the GLCPS community, and I look forward to working with faculty, staff, and friends to build on the legacy of my predecessor, achieving even greater heights for our school together." Open to New Bedford residents, Global Learning Charter Public School is a tuition-free public school that serves students in grades 5-12. GLCPS offers a small, personalized learning environment in which students are encouraged to realize their full potential, both academically and personally. For more information, please visit www.glcps.org or call 508-991-4105. For media inquiries or further information, please contact Lynn Poyant at (508) 991-4105 or lpoyant@glcps.org. End
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