Superintendent Search Information

Timeline – some dates are tentative

• April 21 – May 21: Job posting open
• April 28 – May 21: Stakeholder survey available online
• May 6 – May 20: Stakeholder outreach feedback sessions(district groups)
• Community Meetings – open to all:
  • Wednesday, May 6 at Sierra Middle School 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday, May 13 Online via Google Forum (link to be added soon) 5:30 PM
  • Wednesday, May 14 at Earhart Middle School 5:30 PM
• May 30: Candidate applications provided to Board
• June 5: Presentation of Leadership Profile (Regular Board Meeting); Determination of candidate slate (Special Closed Session Board Meeting)
• Week of June 9: Candidate interviews (Special Closed / Session Board Meetings)
• June 26: Approve Appointment of New Superintendent(Regular Board Meeting); Announcement and press release to follow Board action

The Board is working with Education Support Services (ESS) Group to conduct a comprehensive search for the District’s next Superintendent. The search advisers will gather input from RUSD’s education partners to assist the Board in screening applications, interviewing qualified candidates, and ultimately selecting the new Superintendent.

Superintendent Hill is retiring this summer. The new Superintendent will begin their assignment as soon as possible following board approval. A timeline reflecting the different phases and activities surrounding the search is posted above.

During the Engagement Phase, the search team will solicit input from staff, administrators, parents, students, and members of the community around the desired qualifications and characteristics of the new Superintendent. Input will be gathered via focus group sessions, interviews, a community forum, and online survey. This partner involvement provides the Board a pathway to hiring a superintendent reflective of local values and needs.

All input collected during the Engagement Phase of the search will be compiled, synthesized, and incorporated into a Leadership Profile Report which will be presented to the Board at a public meeting, posted on the website, and made available to the public. Candidates will be recruited, screened, and interviewed based upon the qualities and desires highlighted in the report.

The responsibility of hiring a Superintendent is one of the Board’s most important duties. While the Board will seek, receive, and consider input from its education partners, interviews and the final selection of RUSD’s next Superintendent will be undertaken solely by the Board.

The Board has engaged in a confidential search to select its next leader. All application materials, including the names of applicants and any other personally identifiable information, are restricted from disclosure. Confidentiality is a top priority for highly qualified candidates who are successful and well-regarded in their current positions.

Updates regarding the Superintendent search will be posted here on the District’s website. The Board will also provide updates at its regularly scheduled board meetings and in future press releases.