The Halifax County Board of Education has completed its annual evaluation of Superintendent Eric Cunningham, reflecting a year of progress and collaboration within the district.

By a majority vote, the board rated the Superintendent with an overall score of distinguished. “Our Board recognizes the meaningful progress made under Dr. Cunningham’s leadership. His dedication to our students, staff, and community is reflected in this evaluation,” said Chair Carolyn Hawkins.

VIce Chair Claude Cooper said, “This evaluation process allowed us to reflect on the progress we’ve made as a district and reaffirm our shared goals. Dr. Cunningham continues to demonstrate leadership rooted in the needs of our students and community”.

Dr. Cunningham expressed gratitude for the board’s support, stating, “It is an honor to serve the students and families of Halifax County. This feedback affirms the work we’ve done and inspires our continued focus on excellence, equity, and innovation.”

Each standard includes specific indicators that outline the expectations for effective leadership.

The board rated Cunningham's performance across these standards based on evidence and district outcomes throughout the year.

The evaluation focused on seven key performance standards:

Strategic leadership

Instructional leadership

Cultural leadership

Human resource leadership

Managerial leadership

External development leadership

Micropolitical leadership