Local Resident Appointed Bristol Twp. School District Operations Director

November 17, 2021

The Bristol Township School District has hired a township resident to be its new director of operations.

Michael Cox, a resident of the township since 1999, was hired recently by the district. He lives in the township with his wife and two kids.

Cox comes to the district after working as a general superintendent for 18 years and in commercial construction for 33 years. His past employer was INTECH Construction in Philadelphia.

“I retired from the carpenter’s union and am looking for my next challenge,” said Cox. “I wanted to get involved with something locally and help streamline the changes that have already started in the district.”

Cox has a bachelor’s degree in construction management from the Goodwin College of Evening and Professional Studies at Drexel University.

Cox said his two kids graduated from the Bristol Township School District with honors, and he was pleased with their education.

“I know it’s a great place to receive an education,” he said.

“As Director of Operations, Cox is responsible for planning, coordinating and supervising the day-to-day business operations of the district. He began his role on November 15, and with his construction background, he is specifically excited about the Ben Franklin Middle School project, energy efficient renovations at Truman High School, and working with the three super schools at the elementary level,” the district said in a statement.

School Board President James Morgan welcomed Cox to the role at Monday’s public meeting.

“BTSD welcomes Mike to the team and looks forward to working with him,” said Superintendent Dr. Melanie Gehrens.

Bob Maloney, the former operations director, left in August for a similar position in the Neshaminy School District.