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Superintendent John Baker to retire; Redwood City district launches community search
Summary
Superintendent John Baker announced he will retire at the end of the school year; the district board has hired a firm to run a community-informed search for his replacement and has invited parents and residents to give input online and at scheduled events.
Superintendent John Baker announced he will retire at the end of the current school year, and the Redwood City School District has begun a community-driven search for his successor, the district said in its bilingual bulletin.
The presenter said the board has selected a consulting firm to lead the superintendent search and asked the community to share what qualities they want in the next leader. "La mesa directiva ha seleccionado a la compañía que buscará al próximo superintendente," the presenter said.
Why it matters: A superintendent transition shapes curriculum priorities, staffing and long-term strategy for the district. The bulletin directs readers to Dr. Baker's full retirement message on the district website and lists dates for public input events and an online survey so families and staff can help define search criteria.
Background and next steps: The bulletin said John Baker has worked in the district for more than 40 years, beginning as a bilingual teacher at Garfield and serving in district leadership for the past decade. The board’s retained firm will gather community feedback, develop candidate criteria and oversee recruitment; the bulletin did not list firm details or the exact public meeting dates beyond noting that dates are available on the district website. The presenter encouraged community members to use the QR codes or the online buttons in the bulletin to submit input.
The district did not publish a timeline for when finalists will be presented to the board. The bulletin directs readers to the online message from Dr. Baker for more information.
