The Mississippi Department of Education issued the following statement.
The Mississippi State Board of Education (SBE) has named Dr. Ray Morgigno the next interim state superintendent of education. Dr. Morgigno will assume the position on July 1, succeeding Mike Kent, who was appointed to serve as interim state superintendent of education from April 3 through June 30.
Dr. Morgigno brings nearly 30 years of experience working in public education in Mississippi as a teacher, assistant principal,principal and district superintendent. He led the Pearl Public School District for 12 years, helping the district achieve its first A-rating in 2017. The Pearl native currently serves as the executive director of the East Mississippi Center for Educational Development.
In addition to his career as an educator, Dr. Morgigno served for more than 20 years as an officer in the Mississippi Army National Guard. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Delta State University, his master’s degree in educational leadership from the University of Mississippi and his doctorate in educational administration from Mississippi State University.
“Dr. Morgigno is a lifelong educator and public servant who brings a wealth of experience in public education in Mississippi,” said Glen East SBE vice-chair. “The Board is confident he will continue the great strides Mississippi has made in public education over the past decade as we conduct the search for a permanent state superintendent.”
The SBE will continue working with the firm McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, to lead the search process. The search firm will acceptapplications for a permanent state superintendent of education between August 14 and October 19, 2023. During the application period, the SBE will issue a survey to educators, lawmakers, business and community leaders and other members of the public tosolicit their input about the qualities and priorities they desire for the next state superintendent of education.
The SBE anticipates selecting its final candidate before the end of 2023. The SBE voted on May 18 to allow an individual who is named interim state superintendent to be eligible to apply for the permanent position.
Senate confirmation during the 2024 legislative session is required to complete the appointment process.
10 comments:
I hoped that Mike Kent would take it hug I'm not surprised that he didn't. He's a smart man.
The State Department of Education must be a giant mess if Mike Kent didn't stick around.
Kent has enjoyed State Retirement (PERS) for a number of years, only accepting appointed, contract or interim positions during those years. If he were to take this job on a permanent basis, he would have to give up his retirement income while employed by the state department of education.
He has served in the trenches for a lot of years. He has done well in every position education has to offer, including coaching. Why in hell would he want to crawl back into the trench on a permanent basis?
There's a mystery, though, as to the application period for this position not beginning until August when the job has been open for a year.
Ray (Raymond) Morgigno is a solid guy. Went to school with him and grew up in the same neighborhood. Solid choice.
I was a student of his at Brandon High School. I am 40 now. He was a good guy and very levelheaded. I think everyone liked him I think he moved on to administration shortly after that. I could think of worse picks. Maybe a grey hair lady from out of state?
Awriiiiiiiight. Now watch them test scores soar.
I taught with him for years in Tupelo. So glad to see he’s up for the challenge! This is a great choice!
Suffering through Carey Wright's time here, she won't be difficult to replace. Sorta like replacing Lumumba. No nationwide search necessary in either case.
Just a good ole' boy to keep the gravy pouring in the secret directions they want...and to ensure the rank and file keep fudging the data to make it all look good.
The State Department of Education, in many ways, is not unlike the state hospital a few miles south of Pearl.
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