TUHS superintendent Mark Richardson leaving for Santa Maria job

The Taft Union High School District is apparently going to be looking for a new superintendent.

The Santa Maria Times was reporting on line late Wednesday that TUHS Supt. Mark Richardson is going to be chosen to lead the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District.

A San Luis Obispo television station, KSBY, also reported that Richardson had been hired and would start his new job on Oct. 1

"Taft Union High School District Superintendent Mark Richardson will be the next leader of the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, officials will announce tonight at a board of trustees meeting," Santamariatimes.com reported. "Trustees are set to offer a superintendent contract to Richardson, who was one of three finalists in line for the Santa Maria post."