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Mark Delaney stands after appointed superintendent for the district. This comes after months of confusion and turmoil surrounding the role.

Dr. Mark Delaney Named FHSD Superintendent

Lillian Richter, Web Editor-in-Chief • December 3, 2025

At a special board meeting on Monday, Dec. 1, the Francis Howell School District unanimously appointed Mark Delaney as the District's next superintendent, marking the board's first decisive action since...

Dr. Robert Gaugh works at his desk. Gaugh is serving as interim principal this school year while the district has been roiled by issues surrounding the hiring and departure of Superintendent Mike Dominguez, who only worked for a month in FHSD and then was given $230,000 as part of a separation agreement.

Rebuilding Trust

Michael Purcell, Staff Reporter • October 18, 2025

The Francis Howell School District is under fire once more for the controversy surrounding the superintendent position and the hastened hiring and sudden departure of Dr. Mike Dominguez.  Leading into...

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