Superintendent announces middle‑high principal resignation; district outlines search plan

Superintendent (name not specified in the transcript) told the Quabbin Regional School District School Committee on Jan. 12 that the principal of Quabbin Regional Middle‑High School has resigned and described next steps for a district search and hiring process.

The superintendent said a position was posted that day and that the district would use surveys and focus groups to collect community input: staff focus groups are already scheduled, a student survey for grades 6–12 is planned, and a parent survey and focus group will be offered. The superintendent also distributed a stakeholder survey to the committee and asked members to provide feedback. The superintendent said the interview process could begin "as early as the week of the 23rd" depending on applicant flow.

Committee members asked whether the committee will have a role in the hire; the superintendent noted that, under the applicable law cited in discussion, the superintendent has the authority to hire administrators but said the superintendent would consult with the committee chair and vice chair and involve a broader search team of teachers and staff for input. The committee agreed that candidacy materials and interview schedules should be shared with chair and vice chair during the process.

No formal action was required that night; the superintendent asked committee members to complete the posted survey and to participate in scheduled focus groups as available.