CPS names Yearwood as new superintendent

Columbia Public Schools has found its new superintendent.

The district announced Monday the board chose Dr. Harold Yearwood to take the job. Yearwood is the current COO at the Manor Independent School District, just outside of Austin, Texas. He was one of three finalists for the position.

Current CPS Superintendent Peter Stiepleman will retire from the post in June. Yearwood’s first day on the job will be July 1.