About
The search for the next superintendent of Okeechobee County Public Schools has begun. Mr. Ken Kenworthy submitted his letter of retirement on January 9, 2024. He retired after serving Okeechobee County Schools for the last 35 years. Mr. Kenworthy's last day as superintendent was February 29, 2024. This webpage will evolve as the search progresses. It will include details on the search process, timeframe, meeting dates, and candidate information. Please check this page regularly for updates.
Where we are in the process
Applications are currently being accepted until midnight Friday, April 26, 2024.
At the Board meeitng on March 19, the board approved the qualities and qualifications they are looking for in applicants for the Superintendent position. Applications will be collected from Monday, March 25 through Friday, April 26.
At the Board meeting on January 9, 2024, Dylan Tedders was named as interim superintendent as the school board conducts their search for the next superintendent. Mr. Tedders currently serves as the Assistant Superintendent of Adminsitrative Services for the district.
Superintendent Application Information
Applications
- Applicant #1 (Dylan Tedders)
- Applicant #2 (Dr. Sylvia Mitchell)
- Applicant #3 (David Raleigh)
- Applicant #4 (Darius Adamson)
- Applicant #5 (Dr. George Stalliard)
- Applicant #6 (Dr. Alan Meinster)
- Applicant #7 (Dr. Robert Bolden)
- Applicant #8 (Dr. Carlos Perez)
- Applicant #9 (Jeffrey Reaves)
- Applicant #10 (Dr. Andy Davis)
- Applicant #11 (Dr. Samuel Light)
- Applicant #12 (Russell Brown)
Superintendent Search News
March 2024
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 3/20/24 | Board approves qualities and qualifications  |
| 3/7/24 | Community Forum Summary - Staff Members |
| 3/7/24 | Community Forum Summary - Community Members/Parents |
February 2024
| Date | Title |
|---|---|
| 2/27/24 | Mr. Kenworthy's Reflection |
| 2/27/24 | School Board finalizes contract with FSBA to conduct superintendent search |
| 2/27/24 | Final superintendent search timeline approved by School Board |