Dr. Sean Scott: New Weatherford ISD Superintendent

0:00It's March 31st, you're listening to Dallas News today, AI-powered local news. Weatherford independent school district just made it official, unanimously voting in Dr. Sean Scott as their new superintendent in Monday nights. Board meeting. Coming from his role as Deputy Superintendent and Mansfield ISD, Scott was the lone finalist out of over 40 strong applicants back in March. The crowd gave him a standing ovation, stepping into some big shoes left by retiring superintendent Dr. Dr. Bowries, who bore President Mike Guest, praised for his non-stop drive to do the best for kids. Scott hit the ground running in his speech, vowing to team up with the community so every student graduates college, career, or life ready. He called it the moral imperative of any school district. He's already eyeing key challenges like facility and maintenance issues, especially after voter shot down two bomb proposals last November. With over 14 years in leadership in Mansfield and earlier principal gigs at Burleson, plus

1:01a family legacy in education, Scott's bringing his wife and three kids to join the Weatherford crew. Oh, and the board also tapped Scott Kern as the new athletic director, splitting that role from football coach duties. Expect Scott to roll up his sleeves on a needs assessment, matching priorities to resources, and proving the district's worth every tax dollar. Weatherford's future looks ready to level up.