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Search consultants present stakeholder findings; 14 applications reported so far
Summary
McPherson and Jacobson presenters summarized themes from 21 stakeholder meetings for Lynchburg City Schools’ superintendent search, urged posting the full report and said 14 applicants had applied as of the report; board asked to change ‘teaching experience required’ to ‘preferred.’
McPherson and Jacobson consultants presented findings from 21 stakeholder meetings and a community survey as part of Lynchburg City Schools’ superintendent search, saying the full report will be posted and that, to date, 14 people have applied.
The consultants summarized recurring themes they heard in interviews with board members, city leaders, staff, students and community groups. “First of all, just the location … people feel like they can live a well balanced life,” Doctor White said when describing why the community is attractive to candidates. Chris Louder added that students were “extremely engaged, extremely knowledgeable” and said that visibility and strong communication were top qualities requested for the next superintendent.
Why it matters: the report will shape the district’s interview questions and the public position…
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