Search Begins for Next FCPS Superintendent

The search for the next Fayette County Public Schools superintendent begins this week with the solicitation of nominations for the Superintendent Screening Committee, a process defined by state law.

“The participation and engagement of everyone in our community will play an important role in shaping our district’s next steps,” said Fayette County Board of Education Chair Tyler Murphy. “Throughout the process, there will be multiple opportunities to get involved, including helping to build a leadership profile, meeting finalists, and providing feedback to the school board.”

After the unanimous declaration of a superintendent vacancy during the Aug. 17 school board meeting, Kentucky law requires the establishment of a Superintendent Screening Committee within 30 days. The committee must include:

• two teachers/certified employees, elected by teachers/certified employees (includes all employees who must hold a teacher’s certification for their position; includes counselors, media specialists, assistant principals, and district administrators)
• one classified employee, elected by classified employees (includes hourly and salaried classified personnel)
• one principal, elected by principals (includes only head principals and program directors)
• one parent or guardian, elected by the presidents of parent/teacher organizations from each school, and
• one school board member, appointed by the board chair

Nominations for committee members will open at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, and close at noon Wednesday, Sept. 2.

All parents or guardians with children enrolled in FCPS can nominate themselves or another parent/guardian with students in the district. Separately, FCPS employees will have the opportunity to nominate themselves or another member of Team FCPS.

Voting will take place between 8 a.m. Sept. 3 and 11:59 p.m. Sept. 9.

Members of the public will be able to participate in surveys and listening sessions to identify the characteristics needed in the next superintendent. Details will be shared as soon as they are available. Bookmark FCPS.net/search for the latest updates.

“The entire community will have the opportunity to help create a leadership profile that will drive the search and screening process,” Murphy said. “We remain committed to keeping our focus on students, maintaining stability for our district, and ensuring our classrooms continue to foster success and achievement.”