Superintendent Haim announced on the Dec. 1 Time with Haim podcast that he has formally announced his retirement and said he will continue to work while the district conducts a search for his successor.

Haim said the school board has put out a survey, reviewed applications and begun interviews this week. "The board is moving forward," he said, adding the board is using a school board association to assist its search and that the process is "above board." He said he has no role in the timeline but expressed confidence in the board's handling of the process.

The superintendent framed the transition as an orderly, board-led process. He noted personal reasons for retiring, saying he has seven grandchildren, and emphasized continuity: "I'm still working. I'm still there by 06:30." The podcast exchange did not include any dates for an expected final day or details about interim leadership.

Background: Haim said the board has contracted outside assistance for the search and has begun interviews this week. He also encouraged the public to participate in the search survey that the board posted.

Next steps: Haim said the board is actively interviewing candidates; no hiring decision or effective date was announced during the podcast.