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MSBA outlines superintendent search steps; board agrees to screening and performance-event plan

5797330 · September 19, 2025
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Summary

Missouri School Boards' Association consultant presented timeline and recommended additions — final-terms screening, Advanced Insights assessment for finalists and a performance event during finalist interviews; board discussed Zoom versus in-person screening and extended interview time.

The Grain Valley R-V Board received an update on its superintendent search from the Missouri School Boards' Association and approved adding a performance component and personality assessment for finalists while keeping initial screening by Zoom.

Dr. Coward, the MSBA search consultant, said the job posting went live Sept. 5, a community survey is open, and a public forum is scheduled for Oct. 7. She proposed three enhancements to the district’s screening process: move initial screening interviews in person (at the candidate’s choice), require an Advanced Insights personality assessment for finalists, and…

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