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Residents urge board to rethink superintendent hiring process during public comment
Summary
Three community members criticized the superintendent hiring process and urged the board to reconsider its approach and include more stakeholders; the board defended its authority and process.
During the public comment period the board heard three speakers who raised concerns about the district’s superintendent hiring process. Natalie Hicks, Corine Maday and Charlie Troughton told the Board they were disappointed with how administrator interviews were handled and asked the trustees to reconsider decisions or clarify procedures.
Board President Tony Turri responded that the Board — as elected trustees — has the legal responsibility to hire the superintendent, described how the Board conducted two rounds of questions and deliberations and said it interviewed two candidates. Turri also indicated the Board would not disclose candidate details beyond what is required by law. The exchange was limited to public comment and a short Board response; no change to the hiring action was announced.
