Nineteen schools in the Palm Beach County School District will have new principals this upcoming school year, slightly fewer than the 23 who got new leaders at the start of the 2025-26 school year.
The number of principal changes at the beginning of an academic year typically runs into the teens in this district with more than 180 public schools. The moves are driven by a variety of personnel matters, including retirements, promotions and departures.
Nine principals are switching schools, and 10 will be taking on the job for the first time…