Duncanville ISD names Dr. Marc Smith as superintendent

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By Rita Cook - Focus Daily News•
Fri, Mar 25, 2016
DUNCANVILLE—After a waiting period of a few weeks the Duncanville Independent School District named Dr. Marc Smith in a unanimous vote at this week’s school board meeting as the school district’s new superintendent. After announcing Dr. Smith as the finalist, state law requires a 21-day waiting period before a contract can be issued.

Dr. Smith who comes to the district from Marshall ISD was the lone finalist.

According to Lari Barager, Director of External Communications for the Duncanville Independent School District Dr. Smith’s official first day on the job will be Monday, April 4, 2916.

After his contract was signed, Dr. Smith expressed his excitement about coming to Duncanville ISD.

"I am proud to be part of the ‘City of Champions,’” said Dr. Marc Smith. "It is going to be an honor to serve with you.”

Dr. Smith has been the superintendent in Marshall Independent School District since March 2012.

With Dr. Smith leading Marshall ISD the district achieved a "Met Standard” accountability rating the past two years from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). In May 2015, Dr. Smith led Marshall ISD through a successful $109.210 million bond election project, the first successful bond election for the school district in nearly 30 years.

Prior to Marshall ISD, Dr. Smith served as Assistant Superintendent for Fort Bend Independent School District, the seventh largest school district in Texas. Dr. Smith’s education includes a doctorate degree in Administration and Supervision from the University of Houston, and a master’s degree in Administration and Supervision from Prairie View A&M University. He also earned his bachelor’s degree in Human Performance from Texas Southern University.

The Duncanville Independent School District currently has an interim superintendent in the superintendent position, Dr. Deborah Cron. Dr. Cron has been the interim since July 1, 2015 and will step down to make way for Dr Smith on April 1, 2016. Prior to her time as the Interim Superintendent she was in the position of Assistant Superintendent of Personnel from March 26, 2015 to June 30, 2015.
 
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