🎉👨🎓 The McDonald County School District would like to extend our warmest congratulations to our retiring Superintendent Dr. Mark Stanton on his new role as Director of Data, Information, and Finance at Miami Public Schools!
In this new role, Dr. Stanton will oversee district Student Information Systems, related support systems, and additional systems related to curriculum and instruction. In addition, Stanton will work closely with district leadership for fiscal improvement, the use of educational data, and district-wide school improvement efforts.
We are proud to have had Dr. Stanton serve as Principal at McDonald County High School and Superintendent of Schools for 16 years, managing a $42 million operating budget for over 600 employees, 11 campuses, and about 3,700 students.
During his tenure, he led his team to create new programs for students to grow and succeed, make major facility improvements, and guide the district into exemplary financial health.
❤️ His heart for students, relationship building with teachers, and proven leadership record will be assets as Miami Public Schools works to make their district the desired district in Northeast Oklahoma. He begins his new position on July 1.
👏 We wish him the very best in his new role!
🙏 Thank you Dr. Stanton for guiding McDonald County Schools to make a difference in every child, every day, whatever it takes! ❤️🖤 💙🤍