Board forms superintendent search subcommittee; chair to name members

The Beaverton School District Board of Directors voted unanimously on Aug. 12 to establish an ad hoc superintendent search subcommittee to oversee solicitation and review of executive search proposals and to recommend finalist firms to the full board.

Under the proposal, the committee will be temporary, comply with Oregon public meeting laws, and work with district staff to develop the search process and timeline. The full board will make final hiring decisions.

Motion and vote

A motion to establish the superintendent search committee was made, seconded and adopted with all seven board members voting yes.

Committee makeup

Chair Sunita Garg said the subcommittee traditionally includes board leadership and named herself, Director Justice, and newly sworn board member Dr. Van Truong as the initial committee members; Dr. Truong confirmed his acceptance.

Scope and process

The committee's charge will include issuing a solicitation for executive search services, reviewing submissions and recommending finalist firms. Once a search consultant is selected, the committee will work with that consultant to develop a recommended search process and timeline for the full board's approval. The chair will appoint the final committee membership.

Ending

Board members asked whether the full board would receive updates on the committee's progress; staff and chair said the subcommittee would report to the full board and that information would be provided at each step. Final selection of a superintendent remains a decision of the full board.