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Consultant outlines timeline and confidentiality plan for Southeast Polk superintendent search

Southeast Polk Community School District Board · January 9, 2026
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Summary

Consultant Art Savoff of Grundmeier Leader Services briefed the Southeast Polk board on the superintendent search timeline, candidate vetting, background checks and options for whether semifinalists/finalists are announced publicly; the application window closes Jan. 25 with semifinal screening planned for Feb. 12–13 and formal interviews later in February.

Art Savoff, a consultant with Grundmeier Leader Services, told the Southeast Polk Community School District board on Jan. 8 that the district’s superintendent search is underway and on a tight timeline.

Savoff said the community survey is active (about 305 responses as of the meeting) and that applications will close Jan. 25. Screening of candidates is scheduled for Feb. 12–13, with semifinalist interviews conducted in person when feasible and formal, full-day interviews to be scheduled later in February. He said the firm will present applicants in tiers (green, yellow, red) rather than a ranked…

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