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Redwood City board narrows process for national superintendent search, aims for Dec. interviews

Redwood City School District Governing Board · August 28, 2025
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Summary

The Redwood City School District board agreed on a search process for a successor to retiring Superintendent Dr. Baker, asking firms to respond to a short RFP/rubric and targeting firm presentations in September with finalist interviews in December and contract approval in January.

The Redwood City School District Governing Board on Aug. 27 began defining a national search process to replace Superintendent Dr. Baker, who announced his retirement effective at the end of the coming school year. President Wells opened the discussion by proposing a short pool of firms drawn from regional practice and suggested bringing finalists to the Sept. 10 meeting for presentations.

Trustees emphasized creating a measurable rubric to vet search firms before live presentations. "What are some of the aspects of what we would look for?" a trustee asked,…

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