Calling all parents! DCPS wants your feedback on the superintendent search

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Duval County Public Schools wants parents to give input on the search for the next superintendent.

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According to an email sent to parents, the school board, with the help of their search firm, created an online survey and community forums to garner parent feedback on the search.

The survey has already been posted online and will close Wednesday, Sept. 6. The results will be provided to the school board.

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Beginning next week, the school board announced that it will be hosting a series of community forums throughout the district. All forums are open to the public in person, and some will be able to participate online.

For a complete list of forums, including dates, times and online registration, visit the “Superintendent Search” page on the DCPS website.

Parents can stay updated on the superintendent search and view the latest updates on the DCPS website.

Timeline of Superintendent Search:

Aug. 22, 2023

• Community Forums -
  Baldwin Middle/High School; media center - 11 AM (online and in-person)
  Westside High School; media center - 6 PM

Aug. 24, 2023

• Community Forum -
  Atlantic Coast High School; media center - 6 PM  (online and in-person)

Aug. 29, 2023

• Community Forum -
  Raines High School; media center - 6 PM  (online and in-person)

Aug. 31, 2023

• Community Forums -
  Fletcher High School; media center - 11 AM (online and in-person)
  Sandalwood High School; media center - 6 PM

Sept. 6, 2023

• Online survey closes.

Sept. 7, 2023

• Online survey results to Board members.

Sept. 15, 2023

• Advertisements posted (applicant packets submitted to staff contact for submission to the Board as received throughout the application period).

Oct. 13, 2023

• Advertisements close. (Midnight)

Oct. 18, 2023

• Board Workshop - Identify semi-finalists (no ranking) and questions for semi-finalists – Additional review of on-site interview schedules for finalists - Address Board interview questions for finalists and contract negotiations items/process - Other items as needed. (2 PM)

Oct. 24, 2023

• Responses from semi-finalists to FSBA.

Oct. 26, 2023

• Responses from semi-finalists submitted to Board and to website.

Nov. 8, 2023

• Special Board meeting to select finalists Review on-site interview schedules for finalists  and contract negotiations items/process.                 (9:30 a.m.)

Nov. 15, 2023

• Out of area finalist(s) arrive in Duval County.

Nov.  16 and 17, 2023

• Finalists on-site interviews.                 (Times TBD)

Nov. 21, 2023

• Special Board meeting to select superintendent and begin contract negotiations process. (1:30 p.m.)

December 2023

• Board meeting to approve contract. (Date and time TBD) - Transition period

Jan. 1 2024

• Projected start date.

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