The Sarasota County School Board On Tuesday will select the superintendent finalists whom board members would like to bring in for in-person interviews. Four Sarasota County teachers were recently named finalists for the school district’s Teacher of the Year award. In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, the Sarasota County School Board chose Brennan Asplen III to be the new superintendent.. The finalists for Superintendent are: #7 – Brennan Asplen #11 – Peter Licata During the workshop session Tuesday, board members gave their approval to the 25 people who will serve on the citizen’s advisory board. The board has the option of bringing all five in for an interview or narrowing the list even further. Four Sarasota County teachers were recently named finalists for the school district’s Teacher of the Year award. Mark Porter is also one of four finalists for the St. Johns superintendent job, and the district will announce its choice on Oct. 11. Earlier in the meeting, the board amended the contract of Superintendent Mitsi Corcoran, so she could seek reimbursement for up to 10 days of her accrued unused annual leave, which is an option available to previous superintendents. The Sarasota County School District is moving right along in their search for a new superintendent, despite social-distancing requirements. It was a whirlwind day for the five applicants hoping to be the next superintendent of Sarasota County Schools, and the School Board will have much to consider before making a choice on July 14. SARASOTA — All five semifinalists for the Sarasota County Superintendent of Schools position were bumped up to finalist Tuesday by the Sarasota County School Board, and each will be invited for a personal interview June 30-July 2. The new superintendent will succeed Lori White as superintendent … Brennan Asplen III, deputy superintendent, St. Johns County Schools, was on four of five lists, with School Board Member Eric Robinson not naming … Superintendent Brennan Asplen said this year's finalists are working hard to ensure quality education continues in the concurrent learning environment. The board members will review the answers before their meeting on Tuesday. Asplen is deputy superintendent in charge of academic and student services in the St. Johns County School District. We want to let everyone know that masks are being worn. SARASOTA — All five semifinalists for the Sarasota County Superintendent of Schools position were bumped up to finalist Tuesday by the Sarasota County School Board, and each will be invited for a personal interview June 30-July 2. SARASOTA COUNTY, June 26, 2020 – The School Board of Sarasota County has selected five finalists to advance to the next phase of the Superintendent Search process. "They were all such great candidates," School Board Member Jane Goodwin said. The remaining two finalists for the job are Gonzalo S. La Cava, Palm Beach County’s chief of human resources, and Brennan Asplen III, deputy superintendent of St. Johns County schools. The Sarasota County School Board voted 5:0 to appoint chief financial officer and assistant superintendent Mitsi Corcoran as acting superintendent. SARASOTA — The Sarasota County School District’s list of contenders to become the new superintendent has been reduced to three, following Monday’s surprise announcement that finalist Andrew Rynberg has withdrawn his name from consideration. approved a list of five recommended semifinalists, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Candidates for Sarasota County Schools superintendent came to town Wednesday for a meeting with the School Board and to answer questions from the community. • Brennan Asplen III, deputy superintendent, St. Johns County Schools, • Marie Izquierdo, chief academic officer, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, • Gonzalo S. La Cava, chief of human resources, Palm Beach County School District, • Peter Licata, regional superintendent, Palm Beach County School District, • Keith Oswald, deputy superintendent, Palm Beach County School District. The School Board of Sarasota County has selected five finalists to advance to the next phase of the Superintendent Search process. “Let’s not forget the context,” former Sarasota County School superintendent Wilma Hamilton said, reminding her fellow committee members of the unique challenges that COVID-19 will present the future superintendent. Corcoran, the district’s longtime chief financial officer, was first named interim superintendent in November, a few weeks after former Superintendent Todd Bowden stepped down. Herald-Tribune By Ryan McKinnon July 2, 2020. 5 seeking district’s top job shared their ideas on Wednesday . The finalists for the … This month, the School Board approved a list of five recommended semifinalists that a 25-member Citizens’ Advisory Committee developed from the original list of 31 candidates. Sarasota School Board Selects 4 Finalists for Superintendent - Sarasota, FL - Education Foundation of Sarasota County will host a reception for the public to meet the candidates. By Staff 12/18/2020 at 2:54pm Hourlong one-on-one interviews will be scheduled with all five School Board members on July 2. The citizen’s advisory board, tasked with narrowing down finalists for the position of Sarasota County Schools superintendent, has made its recommendations, paring down the list of 31 candidates to a final five. The Sarasota County school board will consider the advisory committee’s recommendations next week before moving forward into an interview phase. Once the board has selected finalists, in-person interviews will take place between June 30 and July 2. That being said, when asked to write … In St. Johns, the School Board’s interviews with finalists are planned for the first week of October. Oswald does not hold an Ed.D or Ph.D. Sarasota School Board Selects 4 Finalists for Superintendent - Sarasota, FL - Education Foundation of Sarasota County will host a reception for the public to meet the candidates. Coincidentally, or perhaps ironically, Peter Licata is also a candidate for the position of Superintendent of Sarasota County Schools. In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, the Sarasota County School Board chose Brennan Asplen III to be the new superintendent.. "I’m for bringing them all back." SARASOTA — All five semifinalists for the Sarasota County Superintendent of Schools position were bumped up to finalist Tuesday by the Sarasota County School Board, and each will be invited for a personal interview June 30-July 2. Mark Porter is also one of four finalists for the St. Johns superintendent job, and the district will announce its choice on Oct. 11. The Sarasota County School Board is looking for a superintendent to replace Todd Bowden who parted ways with the district at the beginning of 2020. Citing personal reasons, the former assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for the Indian River County School District … Sarasota Superintendent Finalist Withdraws Application - Sarasota, FL - Three other finalists remain in the running for the position as the head of Sarasota County Schools. SARASOTA — All five semifinalists for the Sarasota County Superintendent of Schools position were bumped up to finalist Tuesday by the Sarasota County School Board, and each will be invited for a personal interview June 30-July 2. The finalists for Superintendent are, Dr. Brennan Asplen, Dr. Peter Licata, Keith Oswald, Dr. Gonzalo LaCava and Marie Izquierdo. He said … School District of Manatee County superintendent Cynthia Saunders was named the 2020 STAR Superintendent of the Year today by the ... Sarasota County Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced. The Sarasota County School Board will discuss the list at its Tuesday meeting. The board went on to debate parameters of the contract that would be offered to the new superintendent. The board members enlisted the help of the Florida School Board Association as well as a volunteer screening committee they appointed last month. The candidates chose to take the mask off for a quick photo. © 2020 www.heraldtribune.com. It was a whirlwind day for the five applicants hoping to be the next superintendent of Sarasota County Schools, and the School Board will have much to consider before making a choice on July 14. 5 seeking district’s top job shared their ideas on Wednesday . The Sarasota County School District is moving right along in their search for a new superintendent, despite social-distancing requirements. “The … Sarasota school superintendent under fire wants new job title, $180,000 salary School board members have called for Dr. Todd Bowden's resignation. With board members seated yards apart with plastic sheets diving them, candidates endured an unusual setting for a job interview into a public town hall with questions posted online instead of in person. The board meeting … The Sarasota County school board will consider the advisory committee’s recommendations next week before moving forward into an interview phase. “I’m for bringing them all back.”. The Sarasota County School Superintendent finalists are on a bus tour to Venice Please help us welcome Dr. Brennan Asplen III, Dr. Peter Licata, Mrs. Marie Izquierdo, Dr. Gonzalo LaCava and Mr. Keith Oswald, our five superintendent finalists! The remaining two finalists for the job are Gonzalo S. La Cava, Palm Beach County’s chief of human resources, and Brennan Asplen III, deputy superintendent of St. Johns County schools. With board members seated yards apart with plastic sheets diving them, candidates endured an unusual setting for a job interview into a public town hall with questions posted online instead of in person. Citing personal reasons, the former assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction for the Indian River County School District … The School Board of Sarasota County has selected four finalists who will be interviewed for the superintendent position. That being said, when asked to write … July 2, 2020 Pineapple Report Leave a Comment on School Board interviews superintendent finalists. Mark Porter is also one of four finalists for the St. Johns superintendent job, and the district will announce its choice on Oct. 11. SARASOTA COUNTY, June 26, 2020 – The School Board of Sarasota County has selected five finalists to advance to the next phase of the Superintendent Search process. That being said, when asked to write down which candidates she would like to bring back, Goodwin left off the number 23, which was assigned to Keith Oswald, deputy superintendent for the Palm Beach County School District. The five finalists were recommended by a 25-member Citizens’ Advisory Committee developed from the original list of 31 candidates. The citizen’s advisory board, tasked with narrowing down finalists for the position of Sarasota County Schools superintendent, has made its recommendations, paring down the list of 31 candidates to a final five. The finalists for Superintendent are, Dr. Brennan Asplen, Dr. Peter Licata, Keith Oswald, Dr. Gonzalo LaCava and Marie Izquierdo. During the workshop session Tuesday, board members gave their approval to the 25 people who will serve on the citizen’s advisory board. The candidates chose to take the mask off for a quick photo. The School Board of Sarasota County has selected four finalists who will be interviewed for the superintendent position. In a meeting on Tuesday, the Sarasota County School Board unanimously named Dr. Brennan Asplen the new superintendent of the school district. Miami-Dade County Public Schools' chief academic officer is a top contender to be superintendent of the school district in Sarasota County. The finalists for Superintendent are: #7 – Brennan Asplen #11 – Peter Licata Education. SARASOTA — The Sarasota County School District’s list of contenders to become the new superintendent has been reduced to three, following Monday’s surprise announcement that finalist Andrew Rynberg has withdrawn his name from consideration. "I’m for bringing them all back." The Sarasota County School Board On Tuesday will select the superintendent finalists whom board members would like to bring in for in-person interviews. Oswald was also left off the list of Vice Chair Shirley Brown. Asplen is deputy superintendent in charge of academic and student services in the St. Johns County School District. Manatee School Superintendent's Contract Extended to 2023 Cynthia Saunders has served as superintendent since 2018. Herald-Tribune By Ryan McKinnon July 2, 2020. The field for the role of superintendent of Sarasota County Schools was narrowed from 31 to 11 Tuesday night during the first official meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee. SARASOTA — All five semifinalists for the Sarasota County Superintendent of Schools position were bumped up to finalist Tuesday by the Sarasota County School Board, and each will be invited for a personal interview June 30-July 2. "They were all such great candidates," School Board Member Jane Goodwin said. The Sarasota County School Superintendent finalists are on a bus tour to Venice Please help us welcome Dr. Brennan Asplen III, Dr. Peter Licata, Mrs. Marie Izquierdo, Dr. Gonzalo LaCava and Mr. Keith Oswald, our five superintendent finalists! Sarasota plans to appoint a new superintendent Oct. 18. at its 3 p.m. meeting. Superintendent Brennan Asplen said this year's finalists are working hard to ensure quality education continues in the concurrent learning environment. July 2, 2020 Pineapple Report Leave a Comment on School Board interviews superintendent finalists. He is a finalist to become Superintendent of Schools for Sarasota County.] Asplen was a finalist for the superintendent position in Sarasota in 2016, when the job ultimately went to Todd Bowden, so some of the committee members had … The Sarasota County School Board will discuss the list at its Tuesday meeting. #SCSArts The field for the role of superintendent of Sarasota County Schools was narrowed from 31 to 11 Tuesday night during the first official meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee. Meanwhile, three candidates — Dr. Peter Licata, regional superintendent, Palm Beach County School District; Dr. Gonzalo S. La Cava, chief of human resources, Palm Beach County School District; and Marie Izquierdo, chief academic officer, Miami-Dade County Public Schools — were listed by all five school board members as finalists. The finalists for the … All rights reserved. It was a whirlwind day for the five applicants hoping to be the next superintendent of Sarasota County Schools, and the School Board will have much to consider before … In a unanimous decision on Tuesday, the Sarasota County School Board chose Brennan Asplen III to be the new superintendent.. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Brennan Asplen III, deputy superintendent, St. Johns County Schools, was on four of five lists, with School Board Member Eric Robinson not naming Asplen among his candidates. Sarasota school superintendent under fire wants new job title, $180,000 salary School board members have called for Dr. Todd Bowden's resignation. Tim Ferguson from The Venice Symphony sits down with Mr. Carlso Silva, music teacher at Booker Middle School, to talk about instruments, production tools and a Soundtrap challenge! We want to let everyone know that masks are being worn. The candidates’ responses were posted to the district’s search portal Sunday evening and are available at www.sarasotacountyschools.net/superintendentsearch. Video submissions made by all five candidates, along with PDF copies of written responses can be found at https://bit.ly/3fRLPIJ on Sarasotacountyschools.net. The award was developed by Ignite Education, a … Candidates for Sarasota County Schools superintendent came to town Wednesday for a meeting with the School Board and to answer questions from the community. He said he … Although the Sarasota County School Board could have winnowed its superintendent search from the remaining five candidates, members on Tuesday decided to name all five of them finalists. Dr. Brennan Asplen, one of five candidates for Sarasota County Superintendent, speaks to School Board members Wednesday. Sarasota County Schools Names Next Superintendent - Sarasota, FL - The school board made its unanimous decision at its regular meeting on Oct. 18. “They were all such great candidates,” School Board Member Jane Goodwin said. The School Board of Sarasota County has selected five finalists to advance to the next phase of the Superintendent Search process. Sarasota County Schools Names Next Superintendent - Sarasota, FL - The school board made its unanimous decision at its regular meeting on Oct. 18. School District of Manatee County superintendent Cynthia Saunders was named the 2020 STAR Superintendent of the Year today by the ... Sarasota County Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced. Sarasota Superintendent Finalist Withdraws Application - Sarasota, FL - Three other finalists remain in the running for the position as the head of Sarasota County Schools. 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