Board selects HYA to run superintendent search after 3–2 advisory split

The board approved Memorandum 23‑24‑35 to select HYA as the superintendent search firm following advisory input from representatives and a brief discussion. The chair polled directors in order of seniority. Director Green Heron stated support for HYA; Director Jackson and Director Johnson expressed support for different firms; Director Downs voted for HYA; the chair then said, “And I also vote for HYA,” and announced the firm had won by a 3‑to‑2 vote. The board then approved the memorandum by voice.

What happened in the meeting: the board reviewed community survey results and scoring for multiple firms, including Rehan Associates and Alma, and asked each director to state their advisory preference before finalizing the selection. The chair said community input (over 30 submissions) and rubric scores were considered but that the board also weighed track record and fiscal responsibility.

Vote record (as captured in the meeting): Director Green Heron — HYA; Director Jackson — other firm; Director Johnson — other firm; Director Downs — HYA; Chair — HYA. Chair announced HYA selected with a 3 to 2 vote and the subsequent voice vote approved memoranda to contract with HYA.

Why it matters: selecting a search firm determines how the superintendent recruitment will be conducted and how community engagement and candidate outreach will be organized.

What’s next: the board will update the memorandum and proceed to contract negotiations and next steps with HYA, including community engagement and timeline details to be provided by administrators.

Sources: Board discussion and roll‑call polling during the June business meeting.