Superintendent Search Information
On Feb.4, Dr. Chuck Epps announced plans for retirement. His official retirement date will be June 30, 2025, but Dr. Epps plans to work with the incoming Superintendent through Dec. 31, 2025 to ensure a smooth transition.
BWP and Associates Hired to Lead Search
The Fort Mill School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that BWP and Associates has been selected to lead the search for the district's next superintendent.
BWP Associates, a highly regarded executive search firm with extensive experience in K-12 education, stood out for its deep understanding of school systems, commitment to an inclusive search process, and proven ability to identify exceptional leaders.
“We believe BWP and Associates’ expertise and collaborative approach will be invaluable in attracting a highly qualified pool of candidates who align with our district’s vision,” said Kristy Spears, FMSD Board Chair. “Their team will engage closely with the Board and the community to ensure we find the best possible leader for our schools.”
Dr. Kevin Castner and Dr. Percy Mack of BWP Associates will lead the search. They provided an overview of the process and outlined opportunities for public engagement at the March 18 board meeting.
The firm has facilitated a comprehensive public engagement process to gather community input on the district’s strengths, challenges, and priorities. This effort included a public survey, which closed on March 24, as well as a community forum on March 20.
BWP and Associates Presents Data from Surveys and Engagement Events
Dr. Kevin Castner presented the data from the recent superintendent search survey, community engagement events and the profile overview developed from the data. The desired superintendent qualifications include:
- A highly visible, forward-thinking superintendent who will enhance the school division’s collaborative, innovative, and diverse culture.
- A visionary educator who is an effective communicator and a strategic leader who fosters accountability among team members.
- A trusted public education leader who has experience managing district’s resources and knowledge of sound fiscal procedures.
- An accomplished leader who strives to create positive working relationships with the School Board, Staff and Community.
Next Steps
- Application Deadline: April 28, 2025
- The Board chooses and arranges interviews with candidates - May.
- The Board conducts second interviews, chooses finalists, conducts negotiations and announces the finalist.
- The Board appoints the new superintendent and negotiates the contract –May
- The Board presents the new superintendent to the community –May
- The superintendent starts on or before July 2025.
The goal of the school board is to fill the position by the end of the 2024-2025 school year.