Rapid City Area School District board finalizes search plan, sets interview format and $225,000–$245,000 range

The Rapid City Area School District 51-4 Board of Education on a virtual meeting agreed on a searchable candidate profile, a timeline for application screening and stakeholder input, a one‑day "carousel" interview format for finalists and a compensation range of $225,000 to $245,000 for the next superintendent.

Board members said they want a candidate with district leadership experience in a diverse community, strong communication skills, a record of improving student outcomes and an ability to innovate. "I specifically am interested in district administrators who have experienced improving outcomes for historically marginalized groups or historically underperforming groups," board member Christine Stephenson said. Board member Walt Swan said the district needs an "academic leader" who can engage with Native American families and communities, citing local community leader Terry Lundeen as an example of…