Polk schools have 19 applicants so far for superintendent
The district continues to receive applications, with a Jan. 31 deadline at midnight for the final applications to be submitted. Superintendent Jacqueline Byrd announced her retirement in May. Her successor is scheduled to be selected at the April 27 board meeting. The applicants so far are: • Wayne Alexander, Ed.D. — Serves as a school principal (PK-8) in “the largest multi-cultural school in Connecticut.” He is also the former Hernando County schools superintendent, serving between 2007 and 2009. He has served as a teacher and administrator for 34 years. • ...