Grapevine-Colleyville ISD has named Garland ISD Jason Adams as the lone finalist for superintendent.
The GCISD board of trustees named Adams as the lone finalist during the May 22 meeting. He will replace Rick DeMasters, who was named the interim superintendent after former Superintendent Brad Schnautz resigned to become executive director of the Region 11 Education Service Center.
The district selected Walsh Gallegos to lead its search for a new superintendent in February.
“The board of trustees is thrilled to unanimously welcome Adams to our district,” Board President Dalia Begin said in a May 22 news release. “Throughout this process, his outstanding commitment to students and clear vision for educational excellence truly stood out. We are confident he will build strong relationships with our students, staff, families and community as we work together to provide exceptional opportunities for every child.”
About the candidate
As deputy superintendent in GISD, Adams was in charge of leading initiatives to improve student and teacher learning and building leadership capacity within the district. Adams has 28 years of experience in education as a teacher, principal and administrator.
He earned his Bachelor of Education from Illinois State University, a master’s of education from Texas A&M University-Commerce and a doctorate in education from The University of Texas at Austin.
“I am honored and humbled to be named the lone finalist for Superintendent of Grapevine-Colleyville ISD and grateful for the opportunity to serve this incredible community,” Adams said in the release. “GCISD’s tradition of excellence, strong community support and deep commitment to students make this district truly special. I look forward to working collaboratively with the board, staff, families and community to build on that strong foundation and continue creating opportunities for every student to grow, succeed and thrive in school and beyond graduation.”
What’s next?
Under state law, the hire cannot be approved by trustees until after a 21-day waiting period. The board is expected to approve the hire at its June 15 meeting.
