May 7, 2024 – Two finalists have been selected for the Duval County Public Schools superintendent position.

They are: Dr. Christopher Bernier and Dr. Daniel Smith.

The finalists were selected by the Duval County School Board during a special Board meeting on Tuesday May 7.

You can visit the Superintendent Search webpage to learn more about each candidate and how they responded to questions from board members.

Superintendent Finalist Meet and Greet

On May 13, the community will have an opportunity to meet both finalists during a special Superintendent Finalists Meet and Greet. Event details are below:

What: Superintendent Finalists Meet and Greet. The evening will include official candidate introductions as well as opportunities for the community to greet each finalists. There will be student performances during the evening and light snacks available.
When: Monday, May 13 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: EverBank Stadium, Gallagher Club East.
- Address: 1 EverBank Stadium Drive; Jacksonville, FL 32202.
- Parking: Guests are invited to park in Parking Lot C.
Security Information: EverBank Stadium has a list of prohibited items that include weapons, tobacco products, drones, pets, coolers, laptops, noise-makers, whistles, and air horns. Please read their entire Security Policy.

Finalist Interviews

Also on May 13, the community will have the opportunity to observe the finalists being interviewed by the School Board and by a Community Focus Group. The School Board interviews will be separate from the Focus Group interviews. Event details are below:

What: Superintendent Finalists Interviews. The Duval County School Board and a Community Focus Group will conduct interviews with the two finalists.
When: Monday, May 13 from 10:15 AM – 4:15 p.m.
- Focus Group interview with Candidate X: 10:15 a.m.
- Focus Group interview with Candidate Y: 1 p.m.
- School Board interview with Candidate X: 1 p.m.
- School Board interview with Candidate Y: 2:45 p.m.
Where: The Schultz Center for Teaching and Learning; Gentry A and C.
- Address: 4019 Boulevard Center, Jacksonville, FL 32207

The public is invited to observe the interviews. The interviews will also be recorded and posted on the Superintendent Search webpage by Wednesday, May 15.

-Laureen Ricks

Southside Middle School

Southside Middle School

Meet the finalists for the Duval County Public Schools superintendent role