Licata's New Role: Fort Worth ISD's Turnaround Leader

It's April 3rd.

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Fort Worth Independent School District just released the contract for their new superintendent,

Peter Lakata.

It kicks in March 24th with a daily rate of $1384.62.

Pro-rated from the previous, leaders $360,000 base salary.

They also threw in a one-time $25,000 for his move in temp housing.

This deal comes right after the Texas Education Agency stepped in to run things.

Lakata and Borchere, Peter Jare, and signed off this week, locking him in to lead the turnaround.

Folks are watching close as Lakata pushes hard on reading proficiency, math skills, and

getting kids ready for college, jobs, or the military.

He's already digging into the district's budget shortfall, and chasing his Texas superintendent

certification.

This track record shines from Florida, where he ran Broward County Schools, one of the

biggest districts nationwide, and flipped it to its first A rating in over 10 years.

That capped nearly 30 years climbing from teacher to top admin in Palm Beach County.

TEA tapped him for that proven knack at fixing massive, diverse systems through strong relationships.

Stay oversight winding down, Lakata's aiming to build a district that thrives on its own.