Update June 7, 2018:
CFBISD School Board Names Superintendent
At a June 7 Special School Board Meeting, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) School Board named Dr. John Chapman as the superintendent. He will begin as superintendent in CFBISD on July 9, 2018.
Dr. John Chapman shared, “I am extremely honored and blessed to have the opportunity to begin a new chapter in my career at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. I am ready to work closely with the C-FB staff continuing to build upon the foundation that has been established while pushing forward with collaborative, innovative ideas with student achievement at the core.”
Dr. Chapman is currently the superintendent of Ennis ISD. He began his teaching and coaching career in Lubbock, Texas. During his educational career, he has served as an assistant principal, junior high principal and high school principal. Dr. Chapman has also served as superintendent in Chillicothe ISD and Comfort ISD.
Dr. Chapman received his master’s degree from Wayland Baptist University in Mid-Management and received his Doctor of Education degree from Texas Tech University in Educational Leadership.
Dr. John Chapman added, “I am excited to begin listening to stakeholders with the goal of meeting all needs of students, staff and community. I want to build solid relationships with the community because together, we can accomplish goals that are student-centered. As Mother Theresa states, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
Once posted, you can watch the June 7 Special Board Meeting on the district’s YouTube channel.
Update: May 16, 2018
At a May 16 Special School Board Meeting, the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) School Board named Dr. John Chapman as the superintendent lone finalist.
Dr. Chapman is currently the superintendent of Ennis ISD.
Dr. John Chapman shares, “I am extremely honored and blessed to have the opportunity to begin a new chapter in my career at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD. I am ready to work closely with the C-FB staff continuing to build upon the foundation that has been established while pushing forward with collaborative, innovative ideas with student achievement at the core.
I am excited to begin listening to stakeholders with the goal of meeting all needs of students, staff and community. I want to build solid relationships with the community because together, we can accomplish goals that are student-centered. As Mother Theresa states, “I alone cannot change the world, but I can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples.”
The School Board will vote to hire the next superintendent of CFBISD at the June 7 Regular School Board Meeting.
You can watch the May 16 Special Board Meeting on the district’s YouTube channel.
BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT FOR SUPERINTENDENT PROCESS
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has employed Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to assist with the search for a new superintendent. The Board sought input from school personnel and the public in developing qualifications and characteristics of the person the Board should seek to become the new superintendent.
The Board is set to name the lone finalist at the May 16 Special Called Board Meeting. The Board is set to officially hire the new superintendent at the June 7 Board Meeting. The new superintendent is set to take office on July 1. (Dates are subject to change but will be posted in accordance with the law.)