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Press Release #1, January 29, 2025
School District Seeks Community Input in Superintendent Search
The Monroe County School District is seeking community input to assist in the search for a new Superintendent of Schools. Current Superintendent Theresa Axford will retire at the end of this school year. The school board, with assistance from the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), has begun a nationwide search for a new Superintendent. The FSBA, with extensive experience in similar searches across Florida, will assist throughout the process in the Keys.
During a School Board meeting on Tuesday, board members emphasized the importance of finding an exemplary replacement who fits well with the diverse community of the Florida Keys. They stressed that the entire process will be conducted county-wide, ensuring candidates become familiar with the county and allowing citizens from all areas to participate.
The first step in choosing a replacement is conducting a survey to gather citizens' input on what qualities are important in a superintendent. The survey is now live, and everyone is encouraged to participate. You can find the survey link and more information about the search process on the district’s website at: www.keysschools.com/SuperSearch.
Following the survey, Citizen Input sessions will be held on the following dates:
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February 11th, 6 p.m. at Coral Shores High School
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February 12th, 6 p.m. at Marathon High School
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February 13th, 6 p.m. at Key West High School
In addition to the survey and community meetings, the search timeline includes determining salary and educational requirements, finalizing a job description, advertising the position, and conducting interviews and public meet-and-greets with candidates. The process will culminate with the final decision in early May. The new superintendent will begin work on July 1, prior to the start of the 2025-26 school year.
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