The Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) school board started the process with six candidates for superintendent, interviewing them all virtually. According to Board President Janet Pritchett, the board narrowed the list to three with second interviews each, all in-person.
The board is now down to two potential new superintendents. Pritchett describes the selection process as “behind schedule,” but is “trying hard” to meet the goal of introducing the new superintendent at the March 24 board meeting, where board members would officially vote to hire the new school district leader.
The consulting firm hired to conduct the search held focus groups with members of the school community, and that data was used in selecting the six finalists. Pritchett said this process “cast a wide net” of candidates.
Pritchett reaffirmed a statement made at an earlier board meeting that she is pleased with the quality of the finalists for superintendent. She would not comment further on the two finalists for the job of leading HSE Schools.
The current superintendent, Allen Bourff, has announced his intention to retire at the end of June.