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Goose Creek CISD board hires Thompson & Horton to lead superintendent search
Summary
After considering multiple proposals, trustees voted to hire Thompson & Horton to conduct the district’s superintendent search; the board discussed timetable and community input options before approving the contract.
The Goose Creek CISD Board of Trustees voted to retain Thompson & Horton to conduct the district’s superintendent search, selecting the firm over other proposals presented to the board.
Trustee Brian Clem moved to hire Thompson & Horton and Trustee Mario Martinez seconded the motion. Board members discussed whether to use a consultant or run the search in‑house; supporters said an outside firm would speed a thorough process and provide recruitment contacts, while others favored a broader community engagement approach recommended by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) packet that trustees also reviewed.
Nut graf: After discussion about timing and community input, the board voted to retain Thompson & Horton to manage the search. Trustees flagged the need for a robust community input process and public opportunities to comment on priorities for the next superintendent; administration and the vendor were asked to design that engagement.
Board members debated the timeline and the level of public engagement; some members said they wanted more time to compare proposals and to ensure the community could participate in focus groups or forums. The motion carried by the board vote; the administration will work with Thompson & Horton on a search timeline and stakeholder engagement plan.
Ending: Trustees asked staff to circulate the search timeline and to schedule opportunities for community input once the firm and schedule are finalized.
