Board names interim superintendent, approves search calendar and schedules interviews for November

The Hacienda La Puente Unified School District board confirmed a selection of Dr. Doug Kimberly as interim superintendent following closed‑session deliberations and moved forward with a public search for a permanent chief.

Legal counsel reported that the board’s earlier motion to appoint Dr. Kimberly passed with four votes in favor and one abstention; the board then received a detailed search calendar and recruitment plan from consultants McPherson Jacobson. The firm reviewed timelines, stakeholder‑input sessions (online surveys and an in‑person day planned for September), advertising venues and a modest recruitment budget. Trustees discussed two sets of possible interview dates and settled on November 14–15 for finalist interviews to avoid conflicts with community holidays.

Consultants said the stakeholder input report — an executive summary of community, staff and union feedback — will be published and shared with applicants so candidates can see community priorities. Board members and consultants also agreed the calendar should be posted publicly and the district should ensure interview dates are preserved on trustees’ calendars.

Why it matters: The superintendent is the district’s chief executive and affects policy, budget priorities and day‑to‑day district leadership. The board’s vote to publicize the calendar and hold stakeholder sessions is intended to increase transparency in the process.

What’s next: The district will publicize the calendar and stakeholder sessions, collect input, advertise the vacancy, and the board will convene for finalist interviews on Nov. 14–15. The interim superintendent will serve while the permanent search proceeds.