Published On: Fri, Apr 17th, 2015

School District of Palm Beach County’s Next Superintendent Selected

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The School Board of Palm Beach County has unanimously selected Dr. Robert Avossa  to serve as Palm Beach County’s next superintendent.

“We strongly believe that Dr. Avossa is the candidate to successfully lead our district in building upon our strengths and help us overcome the challenges that school districts face today,” said School Board Chairman Chuck Shaw.

The School Board selected Avossa as superintendent and authorized contract negotiations after extensive interviews with Dr. Avossa, Dr. Desmond Blackburn and Dr. Jesus Jara. The Board repeatedly commented that all three candidates were “super stars,” but ultimately selected Dr. Avossa unanimously without debate.

“I am excited about the opportunity to join a great school system,” Avossa said. “In many ways, this is a homecoming. I grew up in and graduated from Brevard County schools and many of my family still lives in Florida.”

The Superintendent Search began in January after current Superintendent E. Wayne Gent announced in January that he would not seek to renew his contract. The Board selected the search firm of Ray & Associates to conduct a national search and recruit candidates on the district’s behalf, with the goal of naming a new superintendent this month.

The search included a series of public forums and an online survey that gave the community an opportunity to share their ideal qualities and characteristics for the next superintendent of schools. Ray and Associates used that input to help recruit candidates that fit the profile.

“This has been a comprehensive, inclusive and open process to find our next superintendent,” said School Board Chairman Chuck Shaw. “We had an impressive group of candidates, but the board unanimously agreed that Dr. Avossa presents the best vision for the district going forward. We look forward to working with Dr. Avossa on the terms of his contract and beginning his work with the district.”

Once a contract is reached, Avossa will be the 25th Superintendent for the School District of Palm Beach County.

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