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Superintendent search continues, deadline for applications approaches

Outside consulting firm b.w.p. and Associates is working with the school board in the ongoing search for a new superintendent. In September, the firm gathered a list of 10 desired qualifications it will be looking for in the nationwide search. A list of those qualifications is now available on the firm’s Web site, bwpassociates.com.

The deadline for applications is Nov. 1. Ron Barnes, consultant with the firm, said, “By early November, we will present six names to the board for an interview screening. The applicants will then be narrowed down to three for a more extensive interview process by Thanksgiving.”

The final selection and appointment of a new superintendent is the responsibility of the school board. Although Superintendent Barb Underwood will not be making the decision regarding her replacement, she will be involved with the transition. She said, “I will try to be helpful but they need to understand that I won’t tell them how to run things. They can decide on that.”

Underwood said the school board decided to work with an outside consulting firm because of various reasons. She said, “This is an important position in the community and school, and boards aren’t trained, don’t have contacts. These firms have the ability to recruit.” Another reason why the school board has decided to work with a firm is because they are capable of searching nationwide. Underwood said, “There are sometimes excellent people in different states. I believe 80 percent of the applicants are from Indiana though. We don’t want to miss anyone.” By Sarah Sheafer <[email protected]>

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