The Daily Sun, Staff Report, Apr 25, 2023
PUNTA GORDA — Charlotte County Public Schools’ search for a new superintendent is down to five finalists, the district announced Tuesday.
The finalists are:
• Ernie Lozano – executive director of Behavioral Threat Assessments, Broward County Public Schools.
• Robert Bedford – principal at Lemon Bay High School, Charlotte County Public Schools.
• Scott Schneider – chief of schools, Duval County Public Schools.
• Kim Moore – assistant superintendent of Career/Innovation Progress, Pasco County Public Schools.
• Mark Vianello – chief operations officer, Marion County Public Schools.

The Charlotte County School Board will interview the five finalists from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. May 4th at the district office, 1445 Education Way in Port Charlotte. The public is invited, it noted in a news release.
From 6:30-8 p.m. that evening, at the district office, the board will hold a meet-and-greet session with the finalists where the community can ask questions and share feedback.
For more information, visit the Superintendent Search Portal at www.yourcharlotteschools.net.