Board outlines screening, ranking and reference-check process for superintendent finalists

Apr 14, 2025

The board agreed to rank applicants (redacted when appropriate), use a small group to pre‑screen applications, keep identities confidential until finalists are named, and stage reference checks after the second-round interviews. AJ volunteered to handle some reference calls.

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Board members agreed on a screening and ranking approach to manage a compressed hiring timeline. Reviewers will receive applications (with guidance on redaction in early stages), rank candidates and return results to Trisha. The group discussed protecting candidate confidentiality because many applicants may still be employed elsewhere.

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