Superintendent Search
The AUSD Board of Education is in the process of conducting a search for the District’s next Superintendent. Leadership Associates, an executive search firm, was selected to advise the Board in this important process.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the search process work?
The Board is working with Leadership Associates to conduct a rigorous, nationwide search. The Board will seek, receive, consider, and review all input from the community, review all candidate applications, interview those candidates determined by the Board and select the new Superintendent.
The Board is working with Leadership Associates to conduct a rigorous, nationwide search. The Board will seek, receive, consider, and review all input from the community, review all candidate applications, interview those candidates determined by the Board and select the new Superintendent.
When will the new Superintendent be hired?
The Board will approve and publish a timeline. The goal is to have a new, permanent Superintendent here in early November. The timeline is subject to change.
The Board will approve and publish a timeline. The goal is to have a new, permanent Superintendent here in early November. The timeline is subject to change.
How and when do parents and other education partners provide input?
The Board will be soliciting input on the characteristics, experience, and skills desired in the next Superintendent via an online survey and education partner input sessions. Also, a small panel of union representatives from AUSD labor partners will interview candidates and provide their analysis to the Board.
The Board will be soliciting input on the characteristics, experience, and skills desired in the next Superintendent via an online survey and education partner input sessions. Also, a small panel of union representatives from AUSD labor partners will interview candidates and provide their analysis to the Board.
When will the District share the collected input with the public?
All information gathered will be presented to the Board and then compiled, summarized, and incorporated into the Superintendent Position Profile / Description, which will be published here following Board review.
All information gathered will be presented to the Board and then compiled, summarized, and incorporated into the Superintendent Position Profile / Description, which will be published here following Board review.
Who will make the final selection?
By law, the Board is solely responsible for hiring the new Superintendent. The Board will seek, receive, and consider all input from the community, review all applications, interview those candidates determined by the Board, and select the new Superintendent.
By law, the Board is solely responsible for hiring the new Superintendent. The Board will seek, receive, and consider all input from the community, review all applications, interview those candidates determined by the Board, and select the new Superintendent.
How can the public follow this process?
Information regarding the Superintendent search process will be posted here and in the Interim Superintendent’s Community Updates. The Board will also provide updates at its regularly scheduled board meetings.
Information regarding the Superintendent search process will be posted here and in the Interim Superintendent’s Community Updates. The Board will also provide updates at its regularly scheduled board meetings.
Can we find out who is applying?
All application materials, including the names of applicants and any other personally identifiable information, are confidential under law.
All application materials, including the names of applicants and any other personally identifiable information, are confidential under law.
Survey: The Qualities of the Next Superintendent
The survey is now closed. Thanks to all who participated!
Information generated from this anonymous survey will be used to develop a profile of desired qualities and characteristics in the next superintendent. It will guide recruitment and the development of interview questions.