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Board schedules June 15 meeting to name superintendent finalist, plans next steps

Long Beach Unified Board of Education · July 30, 2026
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Summary

Search consultants told the board they received 48 applications (21 complete) and nearly 9,000 community survey responses; the board scheduled an evening meeting on June 15 to select a finalist and begin contract negotiations, with a likely July 1 start date for the new superintendent.

Consultants gave the board an update on the superintendent search, reporting the outreach and screening process: 48 applicants applied, 21 completed full materials, and consultants collected nearly 9,000 survey responses from the community. The consultants summarized 22 engagement sessions and a high degree of community participation in shaping candidate criteria.

After discussion, the board scheduled an additional regular meeting for Monday, June 15 at 5 p.m. to take action on a finalist and allow time for contract negotiation so a new superintendent could begin around July 1. Board members discussed confidentiality, community involvement and next steps for finalist interviews and contract language; consultants emphasized the confidentiality of applicants while describing community-informed screening.