Board appoints Dr. Parker to coordinate superintendent search; members push parallel interim plan

The Granville Central School District board voted to appoint Dr. Parker to coordinate a search for a new superintendent, as members debated whether to run a full national search through BOCES, recruit locally, or secure an interim to start July 1.

Chair (S1) outlined two main options: initiate a comprehensive superintendent search (likely using BOCES as a search agent) or expedite a local interim hire while running a longer national search. The board discussed running both searches in parallel to avoid losing strong permanent candidates while ensuring someone is in place on July 1.

Several members cautioned that BOCES runs many concurrent searches and that local involvement is important. "We're competing with other districts and our district is unique," one member (S13) said, urging a local role in the process and recommending the board run a broad search while simultaneously identifying interim candidates.

The board moved to appoint Dr. Parker as the district's search coordinator to work with BOCES; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The chair said the appointment will let the board begin BOCES's proposed timeline, with community input and screening steps continuing through March and April.

Members set an expectation of continued board oversight: staff and trustees were asked to form a small committee to monitor the search and, if needed, to identify interim candidates on a contingent basis so the district is not left without leadership on July 1.

What happens next: Dr. Parker will coordinate with BOCES on outreach and screening; the board will convene a committee to track the search and evaluate options for an interim appointment if the permanent search does not yield an acceptable candidate by late spring.