Board authorizes Rhonda Henry to serve as acting superintendent for 2025–26 emergency succession

The Farmington Public School District Board of Education on June 17 authorized Assistant Superintendent Rhonda Henry to serve as acting superintendent if the superintendent is absent, giving her "full authority to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the superintendent" through the end of the 2025—26 school year.

Trustee Doctor Blau moved the measure and was supported by Claudia Heinrich; the motion passed on a roll-call vote with all trustees voting yes. Board members characterized the action as an annual procedural step required by board policy to ensure continuity of operations and not as an appointment of a permanent superintendent.

President Terry Weems explained the designation is a short-term, contingency assignment used when the superintendent is unavailable and emphasized it is standard practice: "This is not an appointment of a superintendent. This is in the event that, you know, I don't want to wish anything bad on our superintendent, but this is a short term, matter which will allow the district to continue its operations." Rhonda Henry was identified as the likely acting leader because she is a member of the superintendent's cabinet and has previously held central-office leadership roles.

The motion instructs that Henry's authority, if invoked, continue "effective immediately and continuing through the end of the 2025—26 school year." The board approved the motion by roll call after trustees affirmed the motion had been properly moved and seconded.

Board members said the step follows board policy on succession planning and provides administrative clarity for the district in the event of an unexpected absence by the superintendent.