Neville named new CPS executive director of alternative education

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Columbia Public Schools announced in a Friday press release that Douglass High School Principal Eryca Neville has been named the district’s executive director of alternative education.

Neville has been the principal at Douglass High School since 2011 and was a teacher in the district before, the release says. She serves with the Heart of Missouri United Way, Heart of Missouri CASA, the Flourish Initiative, the release says.

The release says the new position “is designed to strengthen the district’s ability to support students with diverse academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs through a comprehensive and aligned K–12 alternative education model.”

“The position will enhance coordination of services, ensure compliance with state and federal requirements, and improve student outcomes through focused leadership, data-driven decision-making, and strong partnerships with staff, families, and community agencies,” the release says.

Exact salary information for Neville’s new role was not announced on Friday, but Board of Education documents indicate it is classified as “professional support staff” with a Grade 9 salary schedule, ranging from $136,917.76 to $201,149.76.