She cited three struggles with health problems in recent years, gallbladder surgery last month, severe reflux and a bout with colon cancer in 2006.
"I know my system is trying to tell me something," she told a capacity crowd at a regular meeting of the board. "Something's not right.
"I can see the excitement and possibilities going forward," Roussel said about Jefferson's public schools. "With three notifications from my body that things aren't good, I am giving notice that the contract ending June 30 will be the last long-term contract."
A hushed room of almost 200 people listened as Roussel's voice broke and she paused during her statement, saying, "Give me a minute."US NEWS PAPER
"I know my system is trying to tell me something," she told a capacity crowd at a regular meeting of the board. "Something's not right.
"I can see the excitement and possibilities going forward," Roussel said about Jefferson's public schools. "With three notifications from my body that things aren't good, I am giving notice that the contract ending June 30 will be the last long-term contract."
A hushed room of almost 200 people listened as Roussel's voice broke and she paused during her statement, saying, "Give me a minute."US NEWS PAPER