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Buena Vista Schools Superintendent Tony Francis has announced that he plans to retire on July 20, 2025. Francis announced his upcoming retirement at last night’s regular meeting of the Buena Vista School Board, prompting applause and a standing ovation from those in attendance.
He emphasized that he is not sick, and that his retirement is not due to anything negative. He said that the time is just right at this point and that “that’s where I am.”
School Board Chair Teresa Ellison took the opportunity to praise Francis for his dedicated service, saying that “it was clear that students were always on the forefront of your mind.”
Board member John Rice reminisced about the first time the Board met Francis as a candidate for superintendent, saying “You blew us away,” and asserting that he continued to do so throughout his tenure.
