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Consultants summarize stakeholder report and narrow superintendent search to four finalists
Summary
Search consultants presented a stakeholder report summarizing focus groups and an online survey, flagged budget and board–supervisor relations as major issues, and said the pool has been narrowed to four finalists who will provide video responses before a special executive‑session meeting.
Consultants conducting the Warren County superintendent search presented a stakeholder report on Sept. 17 that summarized in‑person focus groups and an online survey of 144 respondents. The report highlighted community pride, outdoor amenities and proximity to Washington, D.C., as strengths, and identified funding and budget constraints, challenging board–supervisor relations, facilities, staffing retention, inconsistent instruction, student behavior and communication as primary concerns.
Consultants said they received 18 completed applications, interviewed seven candidates and have identified four finalists who meet the board's criteria. The finalists will record video answers to three questions for the board, and the consultants will deliver a full electronic package including references and background checks. The board scheduled a closed special meeting to review candidates and consider next steps.
A consultant summarized what candidates will be evaluated on and said the district needs a superintendent who is personable, visible in the community and an effective communicator: "We heard...we need somebody who's very approachable... and someone who's gonna support the staff and support the children," the report said.
Next steps: consultants will distribute video responses and full candidate packets to board members; a special executive‑session meeting is scheduled for the board to discuss moving to interviews.
