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Committee weighs full superintendent search against interim appointment as RFP timeline shifts

Methuen School Committee · January 13, 2026
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Summary

The RFP deadline for superintendent search was extended to Jan. 26; members debated continuing a full search to place a superintendent by July 1 versus appointing an interim because experienced candidates typically have spring contract notice obligations.

Member Donovan reported that tweaks to the superintendent search RFP moved the bids due date to Monday, Jan. 26, with award decisions anticipated Feb. 10. The committee discussed whether to proceed with a full search intended to place a superintendent by July 1 or pursue an interim appointment given candidate availability and timing constraints.

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