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School board hires executive-search firm HYA to run superintendent search; directors request transition timeline
Summary
The board voted unanimously to authorize Board President to execute a contract with HYA to lead the search for superintendent Brent Jones's successor; directors asked for clearer transition timelines and benchmarks for when an interim should be considered.
The Seattle School District No. 1 board on April 23 voted unanimously to authorize board leadership to contract with HYA (HYA Leadership Partners) to run the superintendent search after interviewing three finalist firms.
Vice President Briggs moved the contract authorization and Director Mizrahi seconded; the roll call vote was recorded as unanimous in favor.
The vote followed several meetings at which the board evaluated proposals and interviewed finalists. Board members stressed the importance of including student,…
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