The phrase "retiring superintendent" refers to a person who holds a high-ranking position in an educational institution, such as a school district, and is about to leave or has recently left their job due to retirement. Full definition
Years ago I commissioned Ken Peters, the highly respected retired Superintendent of Beverly Hills USD, to interview every living former Superintendent of LAUSD and to ask, «Should LAUSD be broken up into smaller districts?». (edsource.org)
Lee will be assisted by Leigh Ann Glaze, retired superintendent from San Saba ISD. (texaslonestaronline.org)
She'll replace retired Superintendent Barry Newbold in the Jordan district, with 52 schools and just under 50,000 students. (utahpubliceducation.org)