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Board hears plan to include families, students in principal selection
Summary
A board member proposed a hiring process that would define qualifications with staff and families, use a selection committee including parents and students, require performance tasks, and hold a community forum to gather feedback.
A board member recommended a multi-step selection process for the principal vacancy that centers community and staff input. The suggested process would determine desired qualifications and traits by consulting staff, students, and families; create a clear job description; use a selection committee including family and student representatives; conduct paper screening, phone interviews, and a performance task; and hold a public community engagement session.
Proponents said that approach would produce a well-vetted candidate and help ensure the new leader is a good fit for the district's rural, agricultural community and for the middle-high school's needs. One board member suggested starting the formal search earlier in the academic year (January) to provide a longer runway for selection and onboarding.
