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Board outlines desired superintendent profile, plans multi‑language survey and broad community forums
Summary
Trustees listed priorities for the next superintendent—strong communication and listening skills, K–12 instructional experience, fiscal and bond management, equity and community engagement, and bilingual ability—while approving a wide outreach plan that includes students, family resource centers and translated surveys.
Trustees used the work‑study session to give consultants direct input on the qualities they want in Orange Unified’s next superintendent and to confirm an ambitious plan for stakeholder outreach, including a multi‑language online survey and in‑person and Zoom forums.
Trustee Yamasaki emphasized community engagement: "I need someone to be able to reach out, not be afraid of, working with our community members and listening..." Several trustees said they want a candidate who combines instructional expertise with demonstrated fiscal and bond experience, can restore confidence among staff and families, and prioritizes equity and student and staff well‑being.
The board discussed how to reach underrepresented voices. Consultants recommended online surveys in English and Spanish and asked for district data to determine additional translations (trustees suggested Vietnamese, Korean and other high‑use languages). Trustees also proposed making the survey accessible through school libraries, family resource centers and targeted meetings (DLAC/DELAC, PTA, retired administrators, site foundations).
Consultants explained that survey results will be provided as a redacted raw dataset plus an executive summary of major themes. Peggy Lynch said the process typically yields a large response and estimated that Orange Unified could expect roughly 1,500–2,000 responses.
On candidate selection, trustees and consultants reiterated confidentiality protocols: potential candidates should not contact board members directly and any lead should be routed through the firm or the district’s executive assistant to protect candidates and maintain fairness.
The board will use the stakeholder input and survey executive summary to help draft the formal position description and interview questions before the March 22 candidate‑review meeting and subsequent interviews.
