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Board questions hiring process for new director of secondary academic operations; committee interviewed four candidates
Summary
The board pressed district staff for details about the hiring process for a new director of secondary academic operations; staff said the job was posted for about seven days and that a five-person committee interviewed four candidates.
Board members questioned the process used to fill a newly created director of secondary academic operations position and sought clarity on its responsibilities relative to existing executive-level roles.
Doctor Gonzales and Ron (staff) said the position was posted and that an interview committee of five people interviewed four candidates. The committee recommended a finalist; trustees questioned the short posting window (about seven days) and whether sufficient outreach or vetting occurred. Staff said the posting and committee process conformed to district practice and that certification and eligibility often limit candidate pools.
Staff described the role as operational rather than curricular: primary duties include district-level master scheduling for middle and high schools, oversight of secondary summer school, assistance with graduation requirements and support for assessment administration. The director will work closely with the executive director for assessment and innovation and the executive director of school counseling; Dr. Gonzales said the position will provide central-office support and coaching to building teams to improve scheduling consistency across high schools.
Trustees also flagged communications concerns: some administrators began performing duties before formal board approval in earlier recent appointments, generating confusion about start dates and pay. Staff acknowledged the need to clarify administrative onboarding and said they would explain the hiring timeline, posting, number of applicants and interview procedures to trustees. The board later approved action items that included several personnel appointments; meeting minutes record that some trustees cast “no” votes on specific items while the overall motions carried after an amended motion clarifying contract duration for one position.
Staff agreed to provide trustees with a candidate count and interview details and to clarify reporting lines and roles if needed before the next board meeting.
