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Board debates combining superintendent and special education director duties
Summary
Board members discussed whether the superintendent post should include K–12 special education director duties; some members urged listing it as preferred rather than required to avoid narrowing the applicant pool.
Board members discussed whether the next superintendent should also serve as the K–12 special education director. One committee member asked whether a special education director should be added to the search or lumped into the superintendent posting; the chair and other members said it could be included as part of the superintendent's duties.
"You would hire the superintendent, but one of the duties of the superintendent is also to be the SPED director," a committee member said, explaining how the district might structure the posting. Several members warned that making it a strict requirement could limit qualified applicants; one suggested listing the dual role as preferred to preserve the candidate pool.
Members asked that the board review financials with 'Marie' to determine whether the combined role is feasible or whether it will need to be split into two positions. The discussion ended with agreement to flag the issue for the follow-up meeting where proposals will be reviewed.
