For months, students and parents in FHSD have been left in the dark about what’s going on with the missing space for a superintendent. In early 2025, Mike Dominguez was announced as the district’s new superintendent, but had resigned the day before his official start date, causing a controversial buzz between parents and administrators. Questions in the district surfaced, with students and parents wondering what happened and what the plans were moving forward without an official superintendent filling the role. After months of waiting and wondering without answers, FHSD welcomes the new official superintendent, Mark Delaney.
“I’m definitely excited,” Delaney said. “I’m excited that the board had confidence in me to continue in the role.”
Delaney was named the permanent superintendent on Dec. 12. With over 30 years of experience in the educational field and 21 years in the district, Delaney is ready to take the next step in serving FHSD. Delaney worked as a principal at Bryan Middle School for 10 years before joining the PR team. He also worked at Mehlville School District, and has taught in different schools in the City of St. Charles School District
“I think he’s a good choice for our district,” principal Jon Schultz said. “I’m just really looking forward to a stabilizing force.”
One of Delaney’s plans is to implement better policies with the money that the district makes. He plans to focus more on where tax money is going and encourage parents to continue speaking up on their concerns regarding finances.
“It’s about being good stewards of taxpayers’ money,” Delaney said. “It’s about the physical structure, data privacy of students and staff, and kids and staff feeling a connectedness with their district.”
Being a part of the FHSD community for so long, Delaney being selected as superintendent has made administrators in the district feel comfortable with the decision. Delaney plans to continuously visit all 23 schools in the district to continue building trust, community and relationships. He is excited to see what the future holds for FHSD and the better, stronger community he hopes to build.
“He’s similar to all the families and people that go here already,” Principal Brett Bevill said. “He’s a Francis Howell person through and through.”
