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Seattle's school board kicked off the superintendent search process on March 25th following Dr. Brent Jones' announced departure, authorizing President Gina Topp to begin seeking proposals from search firms under an ambitious timeline targeting a September appointment. Board members expressed hesitancy over the rapid pace, with Directors Sarju, Rankin, and Hersey advocating for an interim superintendent to allow for a more thorough search, especially considering four board seats are up for election this fall. All agreed to proceed with taking the next step toward hiring a superintendent search firm, while keeping options open. This search unfolds against a backdrop of significant challenges including budget deficits, failed school closure proposals, and eroding community trust, with Seattle averaging just three years per superintendent over the past two decades.-- Christie Robertson
Episode updated March 27 9:40am - Thanks for a listener for letting us know that the North Shore superintendent search is still in progress - https://www.nsd.org/our-district/leadership/superintendent-search
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Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.
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Seattle's school board kicked off the superintendent search process on March 25th following Dr. Brent Jones' announced departure, authorizing President Gina Topp to begin seeking proposals from search firms under an ambitious timeline targeting a September appointment. Board members expressed hesitancy over the rapid pace, with Directors Sarju, Rankin, and Hersey advocating for an interim superintendent to allow for a more thorough search, especially considering four board seats are up for election this fall. All agreed to proceed with taking the next step toward hiring a superintendent search firm, while keeping options open. This search unfolds against a backdrop of significant challenges including budget deficits, failed school closure proposals, and eroding community trust, with Seattle averaging just three years per superintendent over the past two decades.-- Christie Robertson
Episode updated March 27 9:40am - Thanks for a listener for letting us know that the North Shore superintendent search is still in progress - https://www.nsd.org/our-district/leadership/superintendent-search
See our Show Notes
Support the show
Contact us at [email protected].
Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

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