NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MARCH 19, 2025
GROESBECK ISD BOARD OF TRUSTEES NAMES FINALIST FOR SUPERINTENDENT
The Groesbeck Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees, at its meeting on March 19, 2025, named Scott Cummings, from Westphalia ISD, as the lone finalist for superintendent. By law, the Board must now wait 21 days before voting to hire Mr. Cummings as the new superintendent of Groesbeck ISD. Mr. Cummings is slated to replace outgoing Superintendent Anthony Figueroa. Mr. Cummings has served as Superintendent of Westphalia ISD since 2016.
The Board has followed a lengthy process in determining the finalist. In December, the Board hired Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to direct the search.
The Board has followed a lengthy process in determining the finalist. In December, the Board hired Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) Executive Search Services to direct the search. The TASB consultants developed a profile of leadership qualities for the new superintendent based on the community survey. This profile was used by the Board and consultants in evaluating the applicants for the position.
The Board conducted two rounds of interviews for the superintendent position and narrowed the field down to one candidate. The Board is scheduled to vote on April 9, 2025, to offer a contract to Scott Cummings. Mr. Cummings is married to Amy Cummings, and they have three daughters.
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