Dr. Marc Smith, who was unanimously permitted because the lone finalist for the district’s seek for a brand new superintendent of the Fort Bend Impartial Faculty District (FBISD) final month, was formally appointed to the function on Monday by the district’s board of trustees.
In keeping with the district, Texas state legislation requires faculty districts to implement a 21-day ready interval earlier than an official contract is obtainable. Jan. 8 marked the achievement of that ready interval.
His first official day will probably be Jan. 22, 2024. He has been assembly with the district’s govt management workforce, collaborating with board members, and finishing onboarding necessities.
“Thanks on your confidence, your religion, and your belief,” Smith stated. “I’m dedicated to upholding the excessive requirements you’ve gotten set for me. I look ahead to locking arms with you and transferring ahead.”
What occurred on the occasion?
The vote was adopted by a reception, throughout which Smith met employees, mother and father, college students, and group members on the James Reese Profession and Technical Middle.
“Two information I need to share, Dr. Smith has been a superintendent for 12 years and he was the Area 10 Superintendent of the 12 months in 2020,” FBISD Board President Judy Dae stated. “I’m trying ahead to working with him.”
“Dr. Smith is a well-recognized face in our district and group,” Dae stated beforehand. “He’s recognized across the state as a strategic chief with a coronary heart for folks, and the FBISD Board of Trustees believes his status of constructing unity with a relentless deal with pupil success makes him the perfect chief for our district.”
Earlier than his appointment, Smith had been with related FBISD for over six years, serving in numerous roles, together with the district’s assistant superintendent from 2007 to 2012, and its govt principal from 2006-2007. Earlier than this, he was a principal at a faculty in Harris County’s Klein ISD for 4 years (2002-2006).
He began his profession as a trainer and has been within the discipline of training for greater than three many years. He was beforehand the superintendent of Duncanville ISD and Marshall ISD. Many employees members and representatives from Duncanville ISD attended his appointment at FBISD.
“To employees, I’m trying ahead to working with you,” he stated. “You’re top-notch. It’s all in regards to the college students and we’re dedicated to doing our greatest for them. Daily, that’s what you’re going to get from me.”
Smith, who accomplished the City Superintendent Academy at Harvard College, earned his doctorate diploma in administration and supervision from the College of Houston and a grasp’s diploma in administration and supervision from Prairie View A&M College. His undergraduate diploma was in human efficiency from the Texas Southern College.
How a lot will he earn?
The trustees additionally permitted his contract. Smith will probably be incomes an annual wage of $410,000 for his function, through which he’ll lead a faculty district with 81,000 college students. The previous superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck will stay with the district till June 30 to make sure a easy management transition. Her sudden voluntary retirement announcement spurred hypothesis about her being requested to step down.
