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Community asks for advisory role as WOCCISD begins superintendent transition
Summary
At the Feb. 24 board meeting, a local NAACP representative asked the WEST ORANGE-COVE CISD board to form an advisory committee to participate in selecting the next superintendent; the board also reiterated that only the lone finalist’s name will be released during the search process.
MaqQuetta Ledet, who identified herself as part of the area’s NAACP, asked the board to create an advisory committee so community members can participate in selecting the district’s next superintendent. She told trustees the community “wanted to request an advisory committee for the selection of the new superintendent of WOCCISD” and that the new superintendent should share the community’s values.
Board President Linda Platt-Bryant later read a public letter about Superintendent Dr. Rickie Harris’ retirement and emphasized confidentiality for board members during the search process, saying, "the lone finalist will be the only candidate’s name to be released to the public." Charles Perry, a local resident, also offered public thanks to Dr. Harris for his service and said the lack of opposition in the upcoming trustee election reflected community support.
Why it matters: the board’s approach to the search — whether it builds a formal advisory role for community groups — will shape how parents, staff and civic organizations can influence hiring at the district level. The board’s letter establishes that only the lone finalist’s name will be shared publicly, narrowing public visibility of earlier candidates.
What’s next: the board has signaled it will begin the search and interview process; no timeline for additional public engagement or formal advisory committee formation was specified at the meeting.
