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Board hears timeline concerns: standard 30‑day RFP posting could mean months before hiring
Summary
District staff told the board an RFP posting period is 30 days and selecting a firm and starting candidate interviews could take roughly three months; members debated whether that timeline is acceptable given the approaching school year and the desire for a quick leadership change.
District staff told the board that a request-for-proposals posting typically remains open for 30 days. "30 days," Dr. Bridal stated when asked how long the posting window would be. Board members then concluded that scoring proposals, selecting a partner and beginning candidate interviews could add another two to three months, and that community outreach could add additional time.
President Torres warned that the schedule means the board may not begin interviewing for a superintendent for about three months after posting. "That's 3 months before we have even started looking for a candidate," she said in response to the staff timeline. Several board members expressed concern about the summer calendar and whether the district could get meaningful turnout for town halls during vacation season.
Board members concluded the town-hall feedback will be compiled and returned at the August regular meeting; the board will use that report to set a timetable for selecting a search method and, if needed, initiating an RFP or appointing a candidate.
The meeting did not adopt a final hiring timetable beyond the commitment to report town-hall findings at the August board session.
