Superintendent search process to ramp up

Superintendent search process to ramp up
The deadline to apply for the open superintendent position is Friday, March 5. The school board tentatively plans to name six semi-finalists and conduct interviews Saturday, March 13 beginning at 9 a.m. and continuing until 5 p.m.

These interviews are open to the members of the public to serve as observers to the process. The school board has assembled a panel to represent the school district and community to work with them in ranking these candidates.

Semi-Finalists Interview Panel Members (for March 13 interviews)
- Linda Boggs, Assistant Superintendent
- Pat Johnston, Chief Financial Officer
- Liz Campeau, Assistant Personnel Director
- Laure Quaresma, Sharpstein Principal
- Darcy Weisner, Wa-Hi Principal
- Richelle Palmer, WWVEA President
- Dave Webber, PSE Vice President
- Cynthia Selde, Community Member
- Steve Moss, BMAC Community Member
- Jim Russo, Community Member
- Gary Hanson, Community Member
- Ted Cohan, Community Member
- Holly Howard, Community Member

The school board will then narrow the field down to three finalists. The finalists will come back to Walla Walla March 15, 17 and 18 for a full-day of interviews and public engagement sessions.

A public forum is scheduled for 5 p.m. each day at the board room. Community members, parents and students are encouraged to come and meet all the Superintendent finalists during the 5 p.m. question and answer public sessions. There will be an opportunity to learn more about them, complete a form and help the district find the very best possible fit for our students, staff and community.

The school board plans to name the new superintendent Thursday, March 18. This is subject to change, but remains the goal.