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Palo Alto Unified board hires McPherson & Jacobson to lead superintendent search
Summary
After hearing presentations from three search firms and public comment emphasizing student voice and transparency, the Palo Alto Unified School District board voted unanimously March 30 to hire McPherson & Jacobson to run the districts superintendent search.
The Palo Alto Unified School District board voted unanimously March 30 to hire McPherson & Jacobson to conduct the search for a new superintendent.
The boards special meeting began with presentations from three finalists: HYA, Leadership Associates and McPherson & Jacobson. After public comment and questions, Trustee (speaker 12) moved to retain McPherson & Jacobson; Trustee (speaker 7) seconded, the student preferential vote was recorded as "Aye," and the full board cast aye votes. Chair (speaker 1) declared the motion carried and adjourned the meeting.
Board members said their decision weighed each firms personnel and local fit as much as the firmswritten proposals. Trustees who favored McPherson…
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