The Bibb County Board of Education announced an update this week in the search for the next Superintendent of Schools for the Bibb County School District. Dr. Curtis Jones Jr., named National Superintendent of the Year in 2019 by AASA, joined the Bibb County School District as Superintendent of Schools in April 2015 and is set to retire on June 30, 2022.

The Board of Education voted on October 21, 2021, to enter into a contract with Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) to conduct the superintendent search following a presentation by GSBA on September 30, 2021. The superintendent application window opened in December 2021 and closed January 16, 2022. Overall, 33 applications were received – 16 applications from candidates in Georgia and 17 applications from candidates outside of Georgia. GSBA is currently working with Board members to review the applications submitted.

Among the next steps in the search process, GSBA will conduct a community survey to seek input and feedback from stakeholders about Bibb County School District’s next Superintendent. The survey is now open and available for stakeholder input at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D578JLH. The survey will remain open through March 1, 2022.

“The Bibb County Board of Education is committed to the process of finding the best candidate to serve as our next Superintendent,” Board President Dr. Thelma D. Dillard said. “It’s important to the Board members that we take our time and do due diligence in the search for a strong leader who will uphold our District’s values, display a commitment to climate and culture, and continue leading the work necessary for our students to excel and become model citizens.”