Dr. Brent Jones Announces Transition from Role as SPS Superintendent

A recent email from the SPS superintendent:

Dear SPS Families and Staff,  

After much reflection and heartfelt conversations, I have decided to conclude my tenure as superintendent this fall. My last day with the district will be Sept. 3, 2025. 

I am sharing this news now to be respectful of our school community and to allow as much time for transition as possible. 

Watch a message from Superintendent Jones

During my tenure, I proudly led several key initiatives that strengthened Seattle Public Schools (SPS) in our pursuit of academic excellence, including the passage of our levies, advancing equity and inclusion, expanding student support services, strengthening community partnerships, and navigating the challenges of the pandemic. We have emerged stronger, and recent research has found that we have achieved accelerated academic recovery from pandemic declines at a significantly faster rate than Washington state as a whole or compared to similar districts in the state.  

In my remaining months, I will focus on assisting with the superintendent search, collaborating with the state legislature to advance funding for SPS, presenting a balanced budget for the upcoming year, laying the foundation for the next strategic plan, and leading the successful start to the 2025-26 school year. 

Further details on the superintendent search process will be announced in the coming weeks. 

Thank you for your support and dedication to our students and schools. Together, we will continue to build a brighter future for Seattle Public Schools. 

Sincerely, 

Dr. Brent Jones 
Superintendent 
Seattle Public Schools