FORT BEND ISD (January 17, 2025) — The Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees completed its annual evaluation of Dr. Marc Smith at a Wednesday night board meeting following completion of his first year of service as the district’s superintendent of schools. The board hired Dr. Smith on January 8, 2024.
While Texas law provides that the contents of the evaluation are confidential, the Board reports that Dr. Smith received high marks in his first year leading the district. Notable among Dr. Smith’s achievements in his first year were:
- Leading all neighboring districts in the number of schools named to this year’s Texas AP School Honor Roll list
- Removing Willowridge High School from federally required school improvement status
- Significant gains in assessing the district’s students receiving special education services
- Successfully managing school construction projects so that they are on track to welcome students to all-new 21st century learning spaces in the fall of 2025
“We are very fortunate to have brought one of the state’s most talented educational leaders to our district,” Fort Bend ISD Board President Kristin Tassin said. “Dr. Smith’s success during his first year with the district has confirmed that the board has found the right leader to take our district to the next level. Dr. Smith has proven to be an exemplary leader, and the trustees are aligned in support of his vision for moving the district forward."
"I am grateful for the Board's support, trust, and confidence,” Dr. Smith said. “Their commitment to providing stable and consistent leadership for our district will allow us to achieve unprecedented levels of excellence.”
