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Board discusses superintendent search timeline with consultant; community input planned
Summary
The Hiawatha school board heard from consultant Michelle Hubbard about a multi‑phase superintendent search process, outreach plans, suggested timelines and options for interview timing and community involvement.
The Hiawatha Unified School District Board heard a presentation on the district's superintendent search process from consultant Michelle Hubbard, who outlined a four‑phase plan and recommended timelines that would allow community input and candidate screening before a hire.
Hubbard said the search firm has proposed a phased process that includes stakeholder focus groups and surveys, screening and executive‑session candidate review, interviews and final negotiation. She described a public meeting, targeted outreach and an executive‑session screening meeting in late November or early December, and suggested a January 15 target for a new superintendent's start date if the board delays until after winter break.
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