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Superintendent Search
Last modified: 7/18/2012 10:03:28 AM
Search Timeline

The following timeline has been created by the Board of Education in an effort to keep the public informed about the process for selecting a new superintendent. Additional public meetings may be added. This schedule is subject to change.

July 2012 – September 2012: Research Phase – Develop the Search Plan and Information Gathering

During this phase, the Board of Education will gather information from stakeholders regarding the selection process for a permanent superintendent  .A search firm will assist the Board of Education in identifying and screening candidates.

  • July 16 – Official Launch of the Superintendent Search Website
  • July 16 – Release Search Firm Request For Proposals (RFP)
  • July 20 – Proposals on RFP due 
  • August 3 – Search firm Selected
  • August 15 – Interim Superintendent Named
  • August/September – Meet and Greet with the Board of Education & Interim Superintendent

October 2012 – Spring 2013: Public Phase  

During this phase, the Board of Education will host a series of forums to gather the public’s input on the selection of a new superintendent. The search firm will seek candidates, review/vet credentials and develop a short list of potential candidates. 

  • November, December & January – Community-Wide Forums (Location/Time To Be Announced)
  • November/December – Launch of Active Recruitment

Spring 2013 -  Final Phase

During this phase, a list of candidates will be announced and interviewed.

June/July 2013 – New Superintendent Named

The new superintendent will be introduced to the community and formally installed by the Board of Education.

*Note: The timeline is subject to change.