Last day for HISD's superintendent

HOUSTON He came to HISD in 2001 to head up the district. As superintendent, Dr. Saavedra enacted a new pay-for-performance program for HISD teachers and spearheaded a 'Reach out to Dropouts' campaign. The school board named San Diego school district Superintendent Terry Grier as a finalist to replace Dr. Saavedra.

HISD's Chief Financial Officer Melinda Garrett will serve as interim superintendent.

Later today, Eyewitness News will talk to Dr. Saavedra as he makes his exit.

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