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Search firm outlines expedited superintendent search process, public engagement and confidentiality rules
Summary
BWP/Cambridge Strategic Services presented an expedited superintendent search process to the Fort Mill board, describing public engagement (surveys, focus groups), a hybrid finalist model (three finalists will be public), candidate vetting and recommended background checks, and a timeline that includes public reporting of community feedback on April 1 and finalist interviews in May.
The board received a presentation from the district’s chosen search firm, which described an expedited superintendent search process that emphasizes public engagement and candidate vetting while maintaining confidentiality for applicants.
A representative for the search team told the board they have already conducted one‑on‑one interviews with trustees, arranged stakeholder focus groups, and opened a public survey that had already drawn substantial participation. The firm said it expects to provide a public report of findings on April 1 and to present a recommended leadership profile based on both qualitative feedback and survey results. The presenter explained South Carolina law and local practice around finalist disclosure: three finalists who advance to a "day in the district" will be made public, while earlier stages of the search will remain confidential to protect applicants.
The firm recommended comprehensive background checks for finalists and described an assessment and interview process that includes community input. The presenters also outlined governance advice for the board (confidentiality agreements, interview protocols and sample questions aligned to the leadership profile). The timeline described an anticipated May appointment of the superintendent, subject to the board’s interviews and deliberations. No candidate names were discussed in open session; the presentation focused on process and timelines.
Board members thanked the search team and affirmed their commitment to public engagement and confidentiality during the search. The firm said it would return for planned stakeholder forums and to present a public summary of community input.
