Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Granbury Independent School District Superintendent Jeremy Glenn is poised to take on a new career move after a development earlier this week.
Following an executive session during a special board workshop Aug. 5, the Carroll Independent School District board of trustees unanimously voted to name Glenn as the lone finalist for superintendent in Southlake.
“Congratulations, Dr. Glenn,” Carroll ISD Board President Cameron Bryan said during the meeting.
State law requires a 21-day waiting period before officially appointing Glenn as Carroll ISD superintendent. During that time, Glenn will remain with Granbury ISD to work with district staff and campus leaders to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.
“It has truly been my honor to serve Granbury ISD for the last six years as superintendent,” Glenn said in a GISD news release. “I’m grateful for the school board for the opportunity to work with some of the best students, teachers, parents and community members in Texas. Together, we have improved academic test scores, developed higher education partnerships, and lowered the tax rate every year while still maintaining a balanced budget. These accolades are a testament to our outstanding leadership team, board of trustees and the Granbury community that always puts the welfare of students first.”
Glenn — who will replace retiring Superintendent Lane Ledbetter — served as GISD’s superintendent for six years.
During Glenn’s tenure, Granbury ISD had several notable achievements. The news release states that in addition to elevating academic achievement scores district wide and creating higher education partnerships, Glenn’s accomplishments also include:
“Dr. Glenn has served our district well for six years,” GISD Board President Barbara Townsend said in the GISD news release. “His legacy will be the strong academic and financial leadership teams that he has established at Granbury ISD. We congratulate Carroll ISD for recognizing Dr. Glenn’s leadership qualities and we wish Dr. Glenn the best as he moves forward to lead Southlake Carroll.”
In a CISD statement, Bryan described Glenn as a man of integrity and character, adding that he exemplifies the values that are foundational to their community.
“With a wealth of experience in educational leadership, he brings a visionary approach and a commitment to excellence,” Bryan said. “We are confident that under his guidance and leadership, our schools will continue to thrive and our students will reach new heights.”
Glenn said joining CISD as superintendent is a profound honor, and expressed his commitment to maintaining the district’s tradition of excellence by working with staff, parents and the community.
"I (want) to not only ensure every Dragon reaches their full potential, but to navigate and successfully lead this district through this season of statewide public education financial challenges,” he said. “My family and I look forward to making Southlake our home."
Glenn said the decision to leave Granbury did not come easy, but he and his family are excited for the opportunity to serve in Carroll ISD, as it is a “district dedicated to student success and a community with a rich tradition of excellence.”
“Granbury will always hold a special place in our hearts,” he said. “And we leave knowing Granbury will continue to excel.”
Townsend stated that an interim superintendent will be appointed by the school board in the coming weeks. The board will begin the search process for a new superintendent in the fall of 2024 with plans to name a finalist who can start January 2025.
