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Methuen committee tentatively picks mid-October for stakeholder engagement, aims for spring appointment
Summary
Committee members and consultant Jeff tentatively agreed on mid-October (week of Oct. 19) for stakeholder engagement week, considered posting the vacancy after the new year with applications in January/February, and discussed a potential April decision leading to a July 1 start.
At the Aug. 6 special session, the Methuen School Committee and its consultant sketched a calendar for the superintendent search, tentatively identifying Oct. 19—23 as a stakeholder engagement week to collect community input and ThoughtExchange responses.
Jeff of Zeal explained the firm's timeline tool and said that, with a consolidated schedule, the committee could post the vacancy in late December or early January, leave the position open about 30 days, complete semifinal interviews in late winter and aim to name a superintendent in time for a July 1 start. The committee discussed presenting the leadership profile to the board in November and noted practical conflicts in November (elections, professional development days) that may affect scheduling.
Members emphasized outreach opportunities tied to school events (parent conferences Oct. 22—23, Methuen Day Oct. 5) and local gatherings such as football games, to reach residents who are not current parents. Jeff said the search can be adjusted to fit the committee's calendar but recommended a consolidated engagement week to maximize participation.
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