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Osceola board member Anthony Cook announces resignation effective Jan. 19, 2026

Osceola County School Board · December 10, 2025

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Board Member Anthony Cook announced he will resign effective Jan. 19, 2026, citing personal loss and the need to prioritize family; superintendent and colleagues paid tribute to his service during the Dec. 9 meeting.

Anthony Cook, who represents District 3 on the Osceola County School Board, announced at the Dec. 9 meeting that he will resign his seat effective Jan. 19, 2026.

Cook read a public statement to colleagues saying the decision followed a period of personal loss and deliberation and that he needed to put family and personal wellbeing first. He thanked constituents for their trust and expressed continued commitment to the community.

Superintendent Dr. Shanoff, board members and other attendees offered tributes, thanking Cook for his leadership, long service and advocacy for students in District 3. Several colleagues described his commitment to students and community partnerships; the superintendent presented remarks about Cook’s influence on the district.

Cook’s notice was read into the record during the board member reports portion of the agenda. The resignation is effective Jan. 19, 2026; the transcript contains no further details about the process for filling the vacancy.