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Bay District Schools Republicans

Superintendent Bill Husfelt

More about Superintendent Bill Husfelt

General Mark McQueen was appointed Superintendent of Schools in 2023 by Governor Ron DeSantis. He is a veteran of the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Major General after 36 years of service. He is a current member of the Panama City Rotary Club. McQueen earned his bachelor’s degree in finance from Auburn University, his master’s degree in counseling and human development from Troy University, and his master’s degree in strategic studies from the United States Army War College. Prior to serving as Superintendent, he served as City Manager of Panama City.

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Bay District Schools Meetings

The School Board meeting room is located in the Bay District Schools Nelson Administrative Building. Meetings are currently held the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, at 1pm. Click below for more meeting information.


1311 Balboa Avenue
Panama City, Florida 32401
Phone: (850) 767-4100

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More District Staff

With more than 3,000 full time employees, Bay District Schools is one of the top employers in Bay County.

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Republicans on the BDS School Board

Jerry Register | District 1

Jerry Register | District 1

Jerry Register | District 1

 District 1 includes Bay Haven Charter Academy, Hiland Park Elementary School, Lynn Haven Elementary School, A. Crawford Mosley High School, Mowat Middle School, New Horizons Learning Center and Tom P. Haney Technical Center. 

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Chris Moore | District 3

Jerry Register | District 1

Jerry Register | District 1

 District 3 includes, Bay High School, Cedar Grove Elementary School, Jinks Middle School, Lucille Moore Elementary School, Northside Elementary School, Oscar Patterson Academy, Rosenwald High School, Rutherford High School, and St. Andrew School at Oakland Terrace. 

Email Mr. Moore

Winston Chester | District 4

Chairman Steve Moss | District 5

Chairman Steve Moss | District 5

 District 4 includes Deane Bozeman School, Deer Point Elementary School, Merritt Brown Middle School, Southport Elementary School, Tommy Smith Elementary School, Waller Elementary School and West Bay Elementary School. 

Email Mr. Chester

Chairman Steve Moss | District 5

Chairman Steve Moss | District 5

Chairman Steve Moss | District 5

 District 5 includes J.R. Arnold High School, Breakfast Point Academy, Hutchison Beach Elementary School, Patronis Elementary School and Surfside Middle School. 

Email Mr. Moss

Non-Republicans in Elected Office

Ann Leonard | District 2

Ann Leonard is a registered NPA. 


She was elected to office in August 2022 and will be on the ballot in August 2026. 

Email Mrs. Leonard

District 2 includes Callaway Elementary School, Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School, Tommy Smith Elementary School, Merritt Brown Middle School, Margaret K. Lewis School in Millville, Parker Elementary School and Tyndall Elementary School.  

Email Mrs. Leonard

Interested in Running for School Board?

Races in 2026: Districts 2, 3, and 5.  

Elections held during August primary election.


Fill out this application by the Bay County Republican Party to hear from a Bay GOP representative, and checkout the candidate  resources at BayVotes.org.

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