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Board weighs outside firm vs. in‑house search for superintendent
Summary
Board members discussed options for a superintendent search after one firm declined to quote; McPherson & Jacobson proposed roughly $18,000 and a 3–4 month timeline, and some trustees favored conducting the search in‑house with broad stakeholder committees.
Acting Superintendent Johnson and board members discussed how to run a superintendent search and whether to hire an external firm.
A board member summarized outreach to two search firms and said McPherson & Jacobson "submitted a proposal for a quote" that was "around, $18,000 and a time frame of, like, 3 to 4 months." He said Leadership Associates declined to provide a quote. Trustees debated using the district's human‑resources team to run an in‑house search, noting HR still performs much of the logistical work even when a firm is hired.
Several board members urged a transparent, multi‑stakeholder process if the district conducts the search internally. One trustee described a local district model that used three interview committees — parents, technical staff and teachers — to narrow candidates before the board selected finalists. The chair directed staff to continue due diligence on options and to include steps to ensure transparency.
Why it matters: The board is deciding whether to pay an external firm or use district staff; the choice affects timeline, cost and community involvement.
