The Farmington R-7 Board of Education has begun the process of selecting the district’s next superintendent.

Dr. Gibbs has accepted a position as superintendent of the Northwest R-I School District. The Board is grateful for his service to Farmington R-7 and is committed to ensuring a smooth and successful transition.

District operations, student services, and financial planning continue as usual during the search process.

This page provides clear, factual information about the superintendent search process, timeline, and opportunities for community input.

Leadership transitions are a normal part of school governance.

Following Dr. Gibbs’ acceptance of a superintendent position with Northwest R-I School District, the Farmington R-7 Board of Education initiated a search for the district’s next superintendent. The Board’s responsibility is to lead a thoughtful, structured process that supports long-term stability for students, staff, and the community.

To support a transparent and thorough process, the Board of Education has engaged the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA) to assist with the superintendent search.

MSBA provides guidance throughout the process, including developing a leadership profile, managing applications, supporting interviews, and assisting with final selection.

As part of this process, MSBA has developed a community input survey to gather feedback from parents, staff, and community members. Survey results will help inform the leadership profile used during the search.

Community Survey Link: https://tinyurl.com/FarmingtonSuptSearch

Please note: The survey will remain open until February 8th. 

The superintendent search will include several key steps:

• Gathering community input through an MSBA survey

• Working with MSBA to develop a leadership profile

• Posting the position and accepting applications

• Reviewing applications and conducting interviews

• Board discussion and decision-making

• Transition planning for incoming leadership

This step-by-step approach allows the Board to carefully evaluate candidates while maintaining district operations.

The superintendent search follows an established timeline and is being conducted in partnership with the Missouri School Boards Association (MSBA).

• January 21 – February 8: Community survey open (parents, staff, and community members)

  Survey results will help inform the leadership profile used during the search.

Application & Board Process

• January 21 – February 22: Application period

• February 25: Board reviews applicants

• March 5: Board screening interviews

• March 11: Board interviews finalists

More information will be shared as it becomes available from the Board of Education.

While the superintendent search is underway:

• Current leadership remains in place

• Daily operations continue as usual

• Financial planning and oversight continue

• The Board maintains governance and accountability

Because information may be shared at different times and across different platforms, this page serves as the central source for superintendent search updates.

Community members are encouraged to check back for updates as the process moves forward.