2022-2023 CLAS Leadership Announced

Donald Turner (2021-22 CLAS President) passes gavel to Bob Lawry (2022-23 CLAS President)

At the 2022 CLAS Convention, CLAS welcomed incoming president Dr. Bob Lawry, and announced Chris McCullar, as president-elect.

At the Closing General Session, 2021-2022 CLAS President Donald Turner, Jr., bestowed the presidential position upon Lawry during the Passing of the Gavel ceremony. Lawry was elected to a three-year term, starting as president-elect, on the CLAS Board of Directors in 2021. He will preside over the CLAS organization for the 2022-2023 year and will finish his term as past president in the 2023- 2024 year. Lawry currently serves as the director of student services for the Hoover City School System. He is also a member of the Alabama Association for Prevention, Attendance, and Support Services (AAPASS). Lawry’s presidential nomination was made by AAPASS.

Outgoing President Donald Turner was presented with a plaque commemorating his service. He was also presented with a president’s ring provided by Herff Jones. Turner was nominated for CLAS President by the Alabama Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (AASCD) in 2020. On July 1, Turner assumed the past president’s position on the CLAS Board of Directors.