By Dena Wood
The Times
District Seeks Input in Waitsburg School Superintendent Search
Candidate selection is expected in March, with new hire at work July 1
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WAITSBURG – The Waitsburg School District is seeking community input as it begins the search process for a new district superintendent to replace Dr. Carol Clarke who will retire at the end of June. Clarke has served as superintendent since 2004.
The school board has hired Dr. Bill Jordan of Northwest Leadership Associates to assist with the superintendent search, which they hope to have completed by March. Community members are asked to provide input by completing a survey at the following link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/wsd123.
On Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. in the library of the elementary school, Dr. Jordan was to meet with interested parents and community members to discuss the process and receive input about the desired qualities and characteristics of the superintendent. All community members are invited to attend.
Jordan is the lead consultant for the search. He recently retired as Superintendent of Walla Walla Schools and is a former superintendent of the Prescott School District.
Dr. Jordan will be available in the cage at WHS to talk with high school students who wish to meet with him on Wedneday at 11:30 a.m.
On Wednesday, Jordan was also to meet with focus groups, including Preston Hall ASB officers and representatives; WHS ASB officers and representatives; the District Leadership Team (consisting of Stephanie Wooderchak, Becky Dunn, and Colter Mohney); secretaries, custodians, food service staff and bus drivers; and instructional staff.
The search timeline shows initial candidate selection to take place March 1, with preliminary interviews being held the week of March 6. Final interviews are slated for the week of March 13 with the final selection and contract negotiations taking place the week of March 20.
The new superintendent will report for duty on July 1, 2017.
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