Frost named lone finalist for CISD superintendent

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Dr. Diane Frost was named lone finalist for the CISD superintendent post Thursday.

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April 22, 2010

From Staff Reports Corsicana Daily Sun The Corsicana Daily Sun Thu Apr 22, 2010, 09:27 PM CDT

Corsicana — The Corsicana Independent School District board of trustees unanimously approved Dr. Diane Frost as the lone finalist for the CISD superintendent’s position.

Dr. Frost is currently the deputy superintendent of Lake Travis ISD.

“I know the reputation of Corsicana,” Frost said, when asked why she sought the position. “It is an outstanding district, beautiful town, and solid staff. My priorities are the students — first and foremost, the students.”

Frost has been married 32 years to Ken Frost, an accountant, and they are parents to two grown daughters.

Don Denbow announced his retirement as superintendent of schools in January, effective at the end of the current contract period on June 30. Denbow has been superintendent since July 2004.

A Tennessee native, Dr. Frost has a Bachelor’s degree from Athens State College in Alabama and a Master’s degree from the University of Tennessee. She holds a Doctorate in philosophy from the University of North Texas.

A former special education and language arts teacher and a coach, Dr. Frost served as interim superintendent at Carroll ISD prior to joining Lake Travis ISD in 2006. She has more than 25 years of experience in the education field, including teaching and several administrative roles.

Corsicana ISD’s board reviewed more than 50 applicants for the superintendent’s position. There were eight initial interviews and three called back for a second interview. Board president Terry Seth said the board spent more than 60 hours in the superintendents’ search process.

The state of Texas requires school districts to have a 21-day waiting period after naming a lone finalist before an agreement can be finalized and a contract can be negotiated with a new superintendent.

“I know the board put in many long hours to find the right candidate, and I feel so honored to be selected,” Frost said. “I look forward to becoming part of the community. I would like people to know what an honor and a privilege it will be to serve this district.”

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