Statement from the Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education

The Ferguson-Florissant Board of Education has made the decision to move forward with new leadership. We recognize the impact leadership changes can have on our district and remain committed to ensuring a smooth transition for our students, staff, and community. Dr. Joycelyn Pugh-Walker and Mr. Brent Mitchell will continue leading the district to provide consistency in leadership during this transition period. 

 In January, the Board placed Dr. Davis on administrative leave pending an independent investigation regarding personnel matters. After careful review, the Board did not substantiate that Dr. Davis engaged in illegal conduct.  However, the Board believes that new leadership for the Ferguson-Florissant School District at this time is in the best interests of the students, staff and community. 

Given our current financial realities, we also want to be transparent that this leadership change comes with a cost. We appreciate Dr. Davis’ service to the district and thank him for his contributions.  For this reason, and in order to satisfy the District’s remaining contractual obligations to Dr. Davis (as his contract is not being terminated for cause), the District will be paying out the remainder of his contract.

 Moving forward, we are committed to working collaboratively to ensure stability and continued progress for our schools and community. In the coming weeks, the Board of Education of the Ferguson-Florissant School District will announce the process for hiring a new superintendent for the 2025-2026 school year. We are committed to a thorough and transparent search that prioritizes the needs of our students, staff, and community. Our goal is to identify a leader who will continue to move our district forward and uphold our commitment to excellence in education.