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.

 

School board members have 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.

 

One of the first steps in choosing a replacement is conducting a survey to gather citizens' input on what qualities are important in a superintendent. You can find the survey link and more information about the search process on the district’s website at: www.keysschools.com/SuperSearch .

 

In addition to the survey the search timeline 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.