Seattle Public Schools Board approves interim superintendent
Feb 25, 2021, 6:49 AM | Updated: 6:51 am
Seattle school superintendent Brent Jones will leave his position this fall. (Photo courtesy of Seattle Public Schools)
(Photo courtesy of Seattle Public Schools)
The Seattle Public Schools Board of Directors approved the contract for Dr. Brent Jones as the district’s interim superintendent.
Current Superintendent Denise Juneau previously announced that she would not seek renewal of her contract, which is set to end June 30, 2021.
Dr. Jones’ official start date is no later than July 1, 2021, and he will serve in the role until June 2022. Jones first joined SPS in 2008, most recently serving as the district’s Chief Officer of Equity, Partnerships and Engagement until he took a position with King County Metro in 2019. With Metro, Jones was the Assistant General Manager of Strategy and Partnerships.
“I want to thank the Seattle School Board for this opportunity to serve in this capacity and I look forward to working in deep partnership with families and staff to create the conditions for students to thrive — no matter the circumstances,” Jones said in a written release.
“This past year has been difficult for students and families. Tough decisions and challenges continue to face the district. I look forward to working closely with the School Board and staff to implement a clear, student-focused vision for this next school year,” Jones continued. “We have an opportunity to reimagine education so that we return stronger and more student-centered than we were before the pandemic. Our students deserve a future of excellence.”
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The board will begin the formal search and application process to fill the permanent superintendent position in Fall 2021, with the search ending in Spring 2022. By May 2022, the board will vote on the permanent superintendent.
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