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Board approves second readings of two policies and hires Human Capital Enterprises for superintendent search
Summary
The Port Angeles School Board approved second readings of Policies 3420 and 3432 and voted to contract Human Capital Enterprises to run the district’s superintendent search.
The Port Angeles School District Board of Directors approved the second readings of policy 3420 and policy 3432 and authorized a professional services contract with Human Capital Enterprises to manage the district’s superintendent search.
Votes and motions - Policy 3420, second reading — motion made and seconded; passed by voice vote. The transcript records the motion and an affirmative voice vote with no named roll-call tally. - Policy 3432, second reading — motion made and seconded; passed by voice vote. - Professional services contract: The board voted to offer a contract to Human Capital Enterprises to run the superintendent search. A motion to offer the contract was made and seconded; the motion passed by voice vote.
Board members and a selection team described a months‑long review of proposals. Two firms were identified as finalists for further reference checking: Ray & Associates and Human Capital Enterprises. Board members who reviewed references recommended Human Capital Enterprises; board members cited that firm’s confidential search methods, outreach to a broad candidate pool and a team approach that includes HR expertise. The firm’s principal (named in materials and referenced by board reviewers as Hank Harris) was described in references as experienced in outreach, confidentiality and in supporting boards through search processes. Board members also discussed logistics: once selected, the consultant will post the vacancy and begin the search timeline immediately.
Board members designated a board representative to work directly with the consultant and assigned staff (including the superintendent’s office) to handle scheduling and logistics. The board did not set a public posting date in the meeting transcript, but staff indicated the posting would go live either the next morning or by the following business day.
No additional policy text changes were discussed in detail during the recorded motions; the board approved the second readings by voice vote with no opposing recorded votes.
