Hastings-on-Hudson, NY -- The members of the Hastings-on-Hudson School Board are beginning the search for a new Superintendent and we would like your input. We have developed a brief questionnaire to elicit opinions on the characteristics and skills to look for in a superintendent and areas of concern or questions you would like candidates to address during the interview process. We anticipate posting the job opening by the end of the month, and would appreciate receiving your responses by October 21st. You may complete the questionnaire online using this link to the District’s website at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/LF68CNX. Hard copies are also available at each of the school’s central offices, the library, and community center. To receive a copy by mail, please call 478-3099. Please return completed paper surveys to the District Clerk at 27 Farragut Avenue, either by dropping them off or mailing them.
The selection of a Superintendent is one of a school board’s most important charges. Our choice will impact every aspect of the District for many years to come. Given that only a limited number of people can be involved in the interview process, we hope that the community will take this opportunity to participate. We will use the survey responses to create an advertisement, which we will post through a variety of education employment sites. Resumes will be accepted through November and will then be reviewed by our interim superintendent and search professionals to give us a candidate pool of 6 to 8 people. A committee of Board, school, and community representatives will interview these candidates in January and provide feedback so that the Board can select finalists. Following additional interviews and information gathering, we anticipate selecting a new superintendent by March 2011. This timeline is posted on the school website and we will, of course, update the community as we make progress.
We thank you for your input and look forward to finding an individual who will lead us effectively and enthusiastically and continue to build on the strengths of our district.
Sincerely,
Eileen Baecher
Jodie Meyer
Caryn Campbell
Lindsey Hicks
Donna Laing
Gabrielle Lesser
Wendy Naidich
