Cape alternative center director resigns

Mike Dorris, the director of the Alternative Education Center in Cape Girardeau, is leaving at the end of the school year.

Dorris submitted his resignation late last week, Cape Girardeau public schools superintendent Dr. David Scala said. Dorris' resignation takes effect at the end of June.

The district advertised the position in the Southeast Missourian on Sunday.

The newspaper ad lists no application deadline. Scala said that gives the district more flexibility in filling the position.

Dorris said he and his family are moving to Kalamazoo, Mich., because his wife, Sahar, was promoted in the health care agency where she works. The couple have three daughters.

Dorris has directed the Alternative Education Center for five years.

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