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Richland 1 board hears three superintendent search firms, moves to executive session on proposals
Summary
The Richland 1 School District Board of Commissioners heard presentations from three superintendent search firms on Jan. 23 and then voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss contractual matters related to the firms' proposals.
The Richland 1 School District Board of Commissioners heard presentations from three superintendent search firms on Jan. 23 as it prepares to replace a superintendent after a 10-year tenure; following the presentations the board voted unanimously to go into executive session for a contractual discussion about the firms' proposals.
The presentations were led by Kevin Kastner and Dr. Deborah Hill of BWP and Associates; Scott Price with the South Carolina School Boards Association (SCSBA), joined by Dr. Daryl Johnson and Judy LeGrande; and Dr. Sam DePaul and Dr. Ron Taylor representing Hazard, Young and Atia (HYA). Chairman Lomenak opened the item and explained logistics, saying the board would hear three 20-minute presentations and then ask questions.
Why it matters: The board's selection of a superintendent will set district leadership and priorities for the coming years and affect students, staff and community stakeholders across Richland County. Commissioners emphasized a target of selecting a superintendent by June or July and repeatedly pressed firms on experience recruiting leaders for districts with Richland 1's size and demographic profile.
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