WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Whitehall-Coplay School Board on Monday accepted Superintendent Robert Steckel’s resignation in a special meeting.
The vote to accept the resignation was 7-0. Board member Seth Kubat was absent.
Steckel, who led the school district for three years, has yet to publicly announce his next move. Lehigh Valley Press reported he’s accepted a role in the private sector.
“I’ll have more to say at a later meeting, but I am here to assist the board with the search process and ensure that a smooth transition occurs to whoever the successor is,” Steckel said during the special session.
He told district staff of his pending resignation in an email on Aug. 29.
“I’ll have more to say at a later meeting, but I am here to assist the board with the search process and ensure that a smooth transition occurs to whoever the successor is."
Robert Steckel, Whitehall-Coplay School District superintendent
Steckel was brought on to the district in 2021 to fill the role left open by retiring superintendent Lorie Hackett.
Steckel's tenure within Lehigh Valley education began with four years with the Parkland School District, teaching social studies at Orefield Middle School.
Prior to his most recent role with Whitehall-Coplay, Steckel worked for the Northampton Area School District, both teaching and coaching football.
He also served in principal positions and as an assistant superintendent position in his 13 years at Northampton.
The next Whitehall-Coplay meeting is set for 7 p.m. Sept. 23.