Danville Community School Corp. Superintendent Announces Retirement

Danville Community School Superintendent Dr. Tracey Shafer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Danville, IND. – Danville Community School Corporation (DCSC) is honored to announce that Dr. Tracey Shafer will retire as Superintendent of Danville Community School Corporation in June 2027, concluding more than a decade of dedicated service to the district and its students, staff, and community.

Dr. Shafer began his tenure as superintendent in January 2015. Over the past several years, his leadership has helped shape a period of transformation for DCSC. Under his leadership, the district has experienced significant student and staff growth, celebrated countless faculty and student successes, strengthened leadership throughout the district, enhanced safety practices and facilities, and expanded opportunities for communication and community engagement.

Perhaps most visibly, Dr. Shafer has guided the district through the implementation of the Master Campus Plan, which is now nearing completion.

When asked about his future retirement, Dr. Shafer said, “I am grateful to our board, staff, and school families for the opportunity to lead the Danville Schools for the past twelve years. It has been a privilege to work alongside so many talented people and to serve such a supportive school community. Working together we have accomplished much, and I am confident these successes will continue well into the future.”

Dr. Shafer’s decision to retire marks the conclusion of an important chapter for DCSC. His commitment to students and staff has been evident throughout his time with the district, and his influence can be seen not only in the district’s buildings and programs, but in the people and culture he has helped shape. Through it all, he has remained focused on DCSC’s mission to maximize student success.

“I have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside Dr. Shafer during such an important period in our district’s history,” said Assistant Superintendent for Instruction Dr. Morgan Walker. “Throughout his time in Danville, he has remained committed to creating the conditions for students to be successful, not only through the growth of our facilities and programs, but through a continued focus on strong instruction, high expectations, and developing the people who serve our students every day. I am grateful for his leadership, for all I have learned from him, and especially for the many years we have had the opportunity to work together.”

Chief Financial Officer Corey Herbert also proudly reflected on Dr. Shafer’s time with the district. “One of Dr. Shafer’s greatest strengths has been his ability to look beyond what the district needs today and position us for what we will need tomorrow. His legacy will be seen for many years in our facilities, but even more importantly, it will live on through the students, parents, and staff he has empowered, the culture he has helped build, and the differences each and every one of these individuals will make far into the future.”

The DCSC Board of School Trustees will select the district’s next superintendent prior to Dr. Shafer’s retirement in June. As the district prepares for this transition, DCSC invites the community to join in celebrating Dr. Shafer’s years of service and the lasting impact he leaves throughout Danville Community School Corporation.

Thank you, Dr. Shafer, for your years of service, leadership, and dedication to Danville Community

School Corporation.