Bay District Schools
EducationFlorida, United States1001-5000 Employees
Bay District Schools is a public K-12 education district based in Panama City, Florida, serving more than 27,000 students across 49 schools that include elementary, middle, high, charter, virtual, and special‑purpose programs. The district maintains a large, diverse staff to support teaching and operations, encompassing teachers, paraprofessionals, clerical workers, custodians, IT personnel, and food service staff. Under Superintendent Mark McQueen, appointed in 2023, the district has pursued improvements and is consistently graded by the Florida Department of Education as a B, with its statewide ranking rising from 35th to 30th among Florida’s 67 districts. Bay District Schools offers competitive compensation for teachers, including a starting salary of $50,000, and provides professional development opportunities. The Bay District Scholars program supports district employees in earning bachelor’s degrees and teacher certification at little to no cost, reflecting an emphasis on workforce development. In recent years, public reporting has noted antisemitic harassment allegations and related investigations, including a joint complaint filed with the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.