Gibbs Accepts Job As Farmington R-7 Superintendent

Update:

Crawford County R-1 Superintendent Dr. Kyle Gibbs has announced that he will complete his years of service at the District at the conclusion of the 2022-23 school year.  He was named as the incoming Superintendent for the Farmington R-7 School District beginning there on July 1, 2023.

“This announcement comes with great mixed emotions for me.  My four years serving as superintendent in the Bourbon community have been memorable years and a highlight to my career.” Gibbs said.

He added, “Working together with the outstanding team here we have accomplished great things, and I look forward to seeing the Crawford County R-1 District continue to succeed.”

The Board will discuss plans for their search for the next Bourbon superintendent at next week’s Board meeting.

Earlier:

The Farmington Board of Education announced Tuesday that Dr. Kyle Gibbs will become the 22nd Superintendent and instructional leader of the Farmington School District.

Gibbs will officially begin his duties on July 1, 2023, as he succeeds Mr. Matt Ruble, who announced his retirement in August of this year.

Since 2019, Gibbs has served as the Superintendent of the Crawford County R-1 School District.

Most recently, he was selected as the 2022 Missouri Association of School Administrators Outstanding Emerging Superintendent for the South Central region. Dr. Gibb’s appointment follows a vetting process, including interviews and site visits by the Farmington R7 School Board in cooperation with the Missouri Association of Rural Education.

“Dr. Gibbs brings a diverse background of experience, a proven record for improving student achievement, and visionary leadership skills,” stated Board President Kurt Bauche.

Before serving as Superintendent at Crawford R-1, Dr. Gibbs served eight years as an assistant principal and then principal at the elementary and middle school levels.

He served 12 years as a classroom teacher at the high school, middle school, and elementary levels holding various department and district-wide leadership roles. “Being selected as superintendent of the Farmington School District is a great honor and a highlight of my career,” notes Dr. Gibbs. “I look forward to this opportunity to join the Farmington One Community, where I will fully embrace the Farmington Four as our team works together to ensure continued success and growth for our students and school community.”