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2024 Superintendent Search

On June 6, 2024, Dr. Susan Kincannon announced her plans to retire as superintendent effective September 30, 2024. Her career spans 34 years in public education, including more than a decade serving as a superintendent. She has been the superintendent of Waco ISD since August 2019. You can read more about her announcement by clicking here.

Following Dr. Kincannon's announcement, the Board of Trustees took action to employ the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to assist with the search for a new superintendent. Key components of the search process will include opportunities for the community to be engaged.

Community Involvement & Online Survey

A superintendent is the educational leader and chief executive officer of a district. In Waco ISD, he or she will be responsible for more than 13,600 students, 2,000 employees, the daily operations of over 25 campuses and facilities, and the overall district's success.

In identifying the next Superintendent of Schools, the Board of Trustees is seeking a person who will continue to lead Waco ISD with heart and for results for our students, staff and community. The Board recognizes the important role that our staff and community play in the district's overall success and would like all staff, parents and community members to share what qualities are important to them for Waco ISD's next leader. 

Please lend your voice to this superintendent search process by attending an in-person community involvement session where a TASB search consultant will facilitate discussions about desired leadership qualities for the next Waco ISD Superintendent. The schedule of those meetings is as follows:

Monday, July 15

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Dean Highland Elementary Library

3300 Maple Ave, Waco, TX 76707

Tuesday, July 16

5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Bell's Hill Elementary Library

2100 Ross Ave, Waco, TX 76706

*Spanish and sign language translation will be available at both sessions. 

Online Survey

In addition to in-person sessions, an online survey is also available to collect your input. 

Please click here to access the TASB Leadership Profile Questionnaire. 

Search Timeline

July 15 - 16, 2024

Community Input Sessions

July 9 – 30, 2024

Community Input Survey available online

August 8, 2024

Candidate Application Deadline at Midnight

August 27 – 29, 2024

Initial Interviews

September 3 & 5, 2024

Follow-up Interviews

September 12, 2024

Name Lone Finalist

Candidate Resources

It’s an exciting time in Waco ISD. Expertly and exuberantly guided by our district and campus leadership team, Waco ISD is strong, inspired, and passionate. Our award-winning teaching staff and rising star students actively engage in the pursuit of elevation through education every single day. Our community leaders and parents are committed and supportive.

Simply put: Waco ISD is a community of learning led by the heart. As a district, we believe in our students. We believe that they are the heart of the matter. We believe they are all that matters. Everything we do, we do for them. 

Thank you for your interest in joining us in this important heart-led work.

Superintendent search conducted by:

Texas Association of School Business Executive Support Services

Application Deadline: August 8, 2024

Resources: