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Superintendent
Semi Finalists

Whether you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, or neighbors in the Manatee schools this affects YOU!! 

The search for a new Superintendent has been in the works. As we have seen over the last two years nothing is off the table for shock factor and they ARE COMING AFTER OUR KIDS!!! This is WHY it is so important that we have the CORRECT LEADERSHIP for our schools. This impacts our community. These are the children of the next generation who will be in Leadership, our Elected Officials and running our Communities. We MUST be involved, participate and watchful over how and what our children are being taught and managed while they are in the schools 8 hrs a day! We see we cannot trust the “Experts.” 

 
Board Meeting

Click here to listen to the board working through this process.

School Board Members have received a total of 27 applicant resumes for the new Superintendent position. Last Wednesday there was a board workshop with FSBA – Florida School Board Association who is the hired consultant’s to help assist with the search. Here is the application and requirements that the District sent out.

 
Semi Final Applicants 

The board members reviewed all 27 applicants and each narrowed down the list to gave their top recommendations. 

Here are the 12 semi finalists

  4.  Scott Schneider

  8.  Michael Scott Flowers

10.  Dr. Ann Hembrook

11.  Dr. Kim D. Moore

16.  Dr. Benjamin Henry

17.  Ernie Lozano

18.  Dr. Jason C. Wysong

20.  Dr. Richard J. O’Malley

22.  Dr. Scott A. Davidheiser

23.  Doug Wagner

25.  Charlie Van Zant

27.  Tim Bargeron

 
This is how these applicants scored with board members:

18.  Dr. Jason C. Wysong was picked by: All 5 board member’s

16.  Dr. Benjamin Henry was picked by: Chad, Gina Richard, Cindy

20.  Dr. Richard J. O’Malley was picked by: Gina, Richard, Cindy, Mary

23.  Doug Wagner was picked by: Chad, Gina, Richard, Mary 

  4.  Scott Schneider was picked by: Chad, Gina, Cindy 

  8.  Michael Scott Flowerswas picked by: Chad, Gina, Richard, Mary

10.  Dr. Ann Hembrook was picked by: Gina, Cindy Mary 

25.  Charlie Van Zant was picked by: Chad, Richard, Cindy

11.  Dr. Kim D. Moore was picked by: Gina, Mary

17.  Ernie Lozano ws picked by: Cindy, Mary

22.  Dr. Scott A. Davidheiser was picked by: Cindy, Mary

27.  Tim Bargeron was picked by: Chad, Mary

 
Community and Staff Surveys
There was a community survey that was available to offer your comments. It is now closed. 
1078 citizens took the survey. Here are some of the results of what citizens want in a Superintendent:
  • 1080 – 68% said: Inspires and builds trust and models high standards of integrity and ethics.
  •  779 – 57% said: Commitment to all children and willing to visit classrooms and participate in student activities.
  • 800 – 63% said: Uses sound fiscal practices to maximize the resources of the district.
  • 944 – 75% said: Has experience motivating staff and students, improving morale and generating enthusiasm.
  • 873 – 72% said: Ability to identify what makes an effective school and create systems and processes to ensure that schools have the supports necessary to achieve.
  • 1632 items of the most significant strengths of the District. 

 

A Community Forum was held at a few high schools with focus groups to discuss what they felt the applicants needed to know about the district and community needs. See the results here:
 
Whats next in the process
  • Each Board Member gave 1 question equaling 5 total that will be given to these 12 semi final candidates. 
  • The candidate will take those 5 questions and answer them with a personal video and in written form. This task will be submitted back by April 21st  for the board to then review them over the weekend.
  • Then another process of elimination will occur and those chosen will enter into the finalist round.
  • A in person face to face interview will happen on May 10 -11th with all Board Members. 
  •  The consultant firm will supply the board with news articles and other data collected on the applicants along with the Board doing their own research and due diligence.
  • Once the final candidates are picked they will now go through a background check by the consultant firm FSBA.  Any red flags that might appear the FSBA will immediately notify the Board. 
  • Here is the timeline posted on the District website.
 
These were suggestions from the Consultant

Number 4 and 10 were commented on by the Board as to what the reason was to not ask about arrests or children. The consultants say that an arrest could have been 10 years ago and no longer on their record and applicant might possibly not be able to have children. But the good news is if the applicant brings up the subject the board can then ask them to elaborate and continue the conversation. 

 
Your Action Steps:

We are fast approaching to make a final determination for the next Manatee County Superintendent. Please look at these candidates and help the board make a good educated decision. Maybe you are in HR, Education or a Business owner.

Which one passes the smell test for you??!!

Here are the board member’s email for any assistance or ideas you would like to offer. 

I also heard that there will be a meet and greet social with the final candidates for the community to attend.

As soon as I hear a date I will let you kow as we should attend and conduct our own personal interviews!!

Keep our fingers crossed for an outstanding New Superintendent.

Let’s make Manatee Schools Great!!

 

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