Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Marty Pollio announces his retirement
Jefferson County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio is retiring.
He announced on Friday that he is stepping down July 1, 2025.
In a letter released by JCPS, Pollio wrote, “I began crafting this letter about a month ago. It has taken me this long to complete it as I get emotional every time I return to the letter.
I picked this day to send it out to the JCPS family, not anticipating canceling school today. However, it is probably appropriate with all the challenges we have tackled together over the last 7+ years.”
Here is the letter he sent out:.
In the summer of 2017, I began this incredible journey with you as I was named the acting superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools. I started in JCPS as a social studies teacher in 1997 at Shawnee High School.
At no time throughout my journey in four different high schools and a multitude of positions did I think I would become the superintendent. Even in the spring of 2017, I was surprised that I was interviewing for the position.
Over seven years later, it has been the honor of my lifetime to represent this wonderful district and all the incredible students, staff, and families as the superintendent.
In all candor, and as I’m sure you are aware, the journey has not been an easy one. Together, we have traversed through two of the largest crises in the history of public education.
As a result of the pandemic and severe staffing shortages, our jobs have become much more difficult.
Through all the major challenges, I am so proud of the accomplishments we have made together for the students of this community.
As a superintendent, it would have been easier to keep the status quo. Change is very hard.
But I am extremely proud that we made the decision to make the most substantial changes in the history of JCPS despite many challenges. I truly believe that these changes will result in decades of improved outcomes for our students.
Just a few of the major accomplishments we have made together include: a new student assignment plan, a new facility plan that includes the building of 24 new school buildings over the next decade
