Superintendent Search 2025

Murray Independent School District Superintendent Coy Samons announced his intent to retire in June of 2025.  Murray Independent Board of Education is seeking applicants for the position of Superintendent, full details of the position are below.

Applicant Information

Superintendent Application

Superintendent Job Description

Applications will be accepted until March 18th, 2025.  Applicants should submit seven (7) copies of the following items in an application packet to the Murray Board of Education at 208 S Thirteenth Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

  1. Letter of Interest
    1. Write a one-page letter of interest addressed to: Dr. Richard H. Crouch, Chairperson, Murray Independent Board of Education
  2. Resume
  3. Completed Application
  4. Three Reference Letters
  5. Copy of Current Teaching/Administrative Certificates
  6. Responses to Written Prompts

*No supplemental materials/additions to the application will be accepted.

 

Our District

Located in Murray, Kentucky, Murray Independent School District serves approximately 1,900 students in preschool through 12th grade. With a commitment to academic excellence, the district offers a comprehensive educational experience across its preschool centers, Murray Elementary, Murray Middle, Murray High, and the Murray Calloway County Area Technology Center (ATC).  Students benefit from a diverse curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and leadership, complemented by a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, arts, and clubs that cater to various interests and talents. This strong educational foundation prepares students for success in both their academic journeys and future careers.

“Tradition, Pride, Excellence: Every Student, Every Day” is the focus of the mission statement for the Murray Independent School District. For over 150 years, the mission of the district has been to provide excellence for students through quality instruction and by assisting each student to achieve their individual abilities.

Murray Independent Schools consistently ranks in the top of Kentucky Public School Districts year after year.  Recently on Niche.com Murray Independent was ranked  as the #2 Kentucky Public School District , the #2 Kentucky District with the Best Teachers, and the #2 Kentucky District of Best Places to Teach. https://www.niche.com/k12/d/murray-independent-schools-ky/