The School Board of Manatee County unanimously named Kevin Chapman Interim Superintendent during a special meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Mr. Chapman replaced Dr. Jason Wysong, who served as superintendent for close to two years, beginning in July 2023.

As Executive Director of Administration, Mr. Chapman worked directly with Superintendent Wysong during his tenure. Prior to 2023, Mr. Chapman spent two years as the district’s Director of Strategic Planning and District Initiatives under Superintendent Cynthia Saunders. In that role, he was responsible for developing, implementing and tracking the district’s Strategic Plans. Through his work with the district, Mr. Chapman has established strong and effective relationships with a vast variety of district leaders, employee groups, community organizations and business leaders across Manatee County.

Prior to joining the School District of Manatee County, Mr. Chapman helped lead the implementation of various initiatives at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America as Chief of Staff in the National Office, including the formation of a five-year strategic plan, a complete re-branding for the entire 115-year-old organization, and the development and implementation of a new CRM database.

Prior to Big Brothers Big Sisters, Mr. Chapman spent over ten years serving as a senior Presidential Appointee for two different Administrations of two different political parties in Washington, D.C., where he reported directly to three United States Secretaries of Transportation. His work on and after the events of September 11th, earned him the U.S. Department of Transportation 9/11 Medal. He also spent seven years working for an influential, bi-partisan United States Senator and former U.S. Secretary of Defense.

Mr. Chapman serves currently as a board blue member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County, board member of the Manatee Education Foundation, campaign cabinet chair of United Way Suncoast, and a recent graduate of Leadership Florida.

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