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FISD Board met in closed session to discuss superintendent search

Krithanya Akilan, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2026
Christine Han
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees met Monday in closed session to discuss candidates to replace Superintendent Mike Waldrip, who announced he will retire effective June 30, with a lone finalist expected to be named in mid-March.

The search for a new Frisco ISD Superintendent continues as the Board of Trustees met Monday for a closed session at 5:30 p.m. to discuss a replacement for Dr. Mike Waldrip who announced in November that he would be retiring effective June 30, 2026

“It has been the honor of a lifetime to serve the students, staff and families of Frisco ISD,” Waldrip said in a Frisco ISD news release on his announcement. “Every accomplishment over the past nine years has been the result of collaboration, dedication and a shared commitment to doing what’s best for kids. As I look ahead to retirement, I do so with tremendous gratitude for this community and confidence in the continued success of the District.”

According to Frisco ISD’s site, February is when candidates would be screened, with interviews concluding in March, with a lone finalist named in mid-March, and a new superintendent hired before the end of March.

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Krithanya Akilan
Krithanya Akilan, Staff Reporter

Krithanya Akilan is a sophomore in her first year of Wingspan. An introvert at heart, she can usually be found creating her own fantasy worlds to write about, listening to music and juggling three books at once. She also has a habit of taking far too many personality quizzes. 

Christine Han
Christine Han, Editor-in-Chief
Christine Han is a senior and this will be her third year on the Wingspan staff. She manages social media for Wingspan and is also a photographer. She will be participating in her 4th year with the CTE Competitive Mock Trial Team. In her free time she likes to work in various women’s rights groups, read books, watch movies, and hang out with her friends. If she’s not too busy, she also likes to bake.