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Neighbors debate whether Red Clay should hire search firm or appoint superintendent internally
Summary
Town-hall participants split over hiring an outside search firm (via RFP) for capacity and neutrality versus an internal board appointment to save money and retain local knowledge; board members emphasized transparency whichever route is chosen.
Residents and board members at the Red Clay town hall debated whether to hire an outside search firm through an RFP or to rely on the board and district staff to run a public internal selection. Critics said spending tens of thousands on a consultant is a poor use of taxpayer money if consolidation is imminent; supporters countered that outside firms bring subject-matter expertise and a neutral screening process.
One attendee urged the board to "not burn 70,000 of taxpayer money for an outside consultant," while other speakers argued that professional partners can provide the administrative capacity and impartial application filtering the district might lack. The board described possible partner organizations (University of Delaware, Delaware School Boards Association, DSU) and said an RFP would let firms explain services and costs so the board can rank proposals against its priorities.
