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Gilbert Public Schools Superintendent Shane McCord announces impending retirement with poetic farewell 

In a poetic address at Tuesday night’s Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board meeting, Superintendent Shane McCord surprised attendees by announcing his impending retirement.  

The announcement came during the superintendent’s report — a moment typically reserved for standard updates — but McCord opted instead to share a personal poem that reflected on the past year and his career. 

“Instead of a report, I've got a poem,” McCord began. “Nobody roll their eyes.” 

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