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School board directs closed superintendent search, agrees to 30‑day national ad window
Summary
Board heard BWP & Associates explain a national search process, then signaled support for a confidential (closed) search to maximize superintendent applicants and generally accepted a 30‑day advertisement window and a timeline targeting candidate presentation before winter break.
BWP & Associates consultants Dr. Kevin Castner and Dr. Wayne Harris briefed the board on a nationally recruited superintendent search that will be shaped by community engagement, a leadership profile, and a candidate vetting process. The firm recommended a confidential (closed) search to attract sitting superintendents who might avoid applying if names are made public early.
Consultants outlined a community engagement plan — two full days of stakeholder sessions, high‑school student input, and an online survey targeting over 1,000 responses — to build a leadership profile the board will approve. They proposed a calendar designed to present finalists before winter break so negotiations and transition could begin immediately thereafter.
Board direction: After extended discussion about outreach and calendar constraints, several board members expressed support for a confidential search and for BWP’s recommended 30‑day advertisement window. Members noted the board retains the right to request additional candidates if the initial pool is insufficient.
Why it matters: District leaders said a confidential search would likely increase applications from experienced sitting superintendents and senior administrators, expanding the board’s options. The board emphasized the need for strong community engagement to define the leadership profile, and asked the firm and staff to return with a finalized community‑engagement schedule and the vacancy announcement for approval.
Next steps: BWP will work with staff to schedule stakeholder forums, finalize the survey and announcement, and begin national recruitment in the coming weeks. The board asked staff to help sign off on advertisement length and stakeholder schedules and to preserve confidentiality during initial recruitment.
