INVENESS, Fla. — The Citrus County School Board has officially added its new leader and new members.

On Tuesday, the board swore in new Superintendent, Dr. Scott Hebert.

Ken Frink, the newly elected School Board member for District 2, officially assumed his role, succeeding longtime board member Ginger Bryant.

School Board member, Sandy Counts was also sworn in for her third term and was unanimously elected as Chairperson for the 2024-2025 term. This marks Counts’ third time leading the board as Chair. Joseph Faherty was also elected as Vice Chairperson, solidifying the board's leadership team with a unanimous 5-0 vote.

Meanwhile, Rachel Montgomery, who has served as our Threat Management Supervisor for the past two school years, was sworn in as the new Chief of Police for the Citrus County Schools Police Department.

School board members also voted 5-0 to rehire Wes Bradshaw, the school board attorney.

Hebert, surrounded by his family, colleagues, board members, and community leaders, expressed heartfelt gratitude and reaffirmed his commitment to serving the students, staff, and families of the district. 

Hebert has enjoyed a 30-year educational career in the county, previously serving as a teacher, counselor, principal and assistant superintendent.