Klamath County School Board adopts superintendent criteria, approves confidential panels and closed finalist process

The Klamath County School District board on the night discussed consultant findings from a community engagement process, adopted a one-page draft of “next superintendent” criteria, approved confidential community interview panels and voted to conduct a fully closed finalist process for the upcoming superintendent search.

Consultants presented an engagement summary they said drew “almost, nearly 700 responses” from surveys and focus groups, and told the board those themes informed the draft criteria. "We interacted with surveys or focus groups with almost, nearly 700, responses," Presenter (S6) said, noting input from students, parents, staff and community partners.

The presentation highlighted three strengths — staff dedication, broad student opportunities including athletics, robotics and CTE, and community pride — and several consistent challenges: recruiting and retaining staff in a rural geography, student behavior and…