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Breaking News: Frisco ISD Board of Trustees names lone finalist for next superintendent

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Todd Fouche in line to be next leader of FISD
March 13, 2026
Owen Higgins
The Frisco ISD Board of Trustees sent out an email Friday morning announcing Dr. Todd Fouche, the current Deputy Superintendent, as the lone finalist to replace the retiring Dr. Mike Waldrip as the next Superintendent of Schools for Frisco ISD.

In an email send out to staff and families, the Frisco ISD Board of Trustees names Dr. Todd Fouche as the lone finalist to replace the retiring Dr. Mike Waldrip as the next Superintendent of Frisco ISD. There is now a 21-day waiting period before the Board of Trustees can officially hire Fouche with a vote on a contract scheduled for April 3. 

 

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With Friday marking the last day of school, students across campus are already making plans for the summer. Wingspan will also be on summer break and resume posting on Aug. 12.
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Owen Higgins
Owen Higgins, Staff Reporter
Owen Higgins is a junior in his second year in Wingspan. Outside of Wingspan, Owen runs track and cross country for the school. He can’t wait to produce stories and another year in Wingspan!