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Board selects Sam Bergiz as next Florida Virtual School president and CEO

Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees · March 11, 2026
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The Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees voted to select Sam Bergiz as president and CEO, authorizing general counsel to negotiate an employment contract to take effect at the leadership transition; the board expects a proposed contract to return for approval at its next meeting.

The Florida Virtual School Board of Trustees voted to select Sam Bergiz as the next president and chief executive officer, authorizing general counsel to negotiate a proposed employment contract in consultation with the board chair.

The selection followed a public, multi‑stage search process that yielded more than 100 applicants and four semi‑finalists: David Bolan, Susan Lopez Valdez (who later withdrew), Rick Serny and Sam Bergiz. General counsel read a withdrawal letter from Susan Lopez Valdez into the…

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