Choosing a new superintendent is the most important decision a school Board can make. For all of us, it’s personal. We care deeply about Prosser School District, and we are committed to finding the right person to serve as the next permanent leader serving our students, families, staff, and community. We are also committed to a transparent process to increase awareness and encourage community participation in the Superintendent search. This message is an update on what we’ve accomplished so far with our search firm Human Capital Enterprises and district staff, along with what comes next in the process.
The search process is outlined below:
1. Planning Phase: Selecting a search firm, finalizing a search timeline, and acting on a recommended search process. The Board approved the Prosser School District Superintendent Search Timeline and Activities at our August 9, 2023, regular Board meeting. Additionally, the Board has also committed to regular communication updates regarding the search process. COMPLETED
2. Stakeholder Engagement Phase: Community engagement and feedback activities will gather input to create an ideal leadership profile. This will be finalized by the Board and once acted upon, will serve as our Next Superintendent Qualifications and Criteria. AUGUST 14- OCTOBER 11
3. Recruiting Phase: Human Capital Enterprises will advertise and recruit nationally for candidates that match the approved Next Superintendent Qualifications and Criteria. OCTOBER 15-NOVEMBER 22
4. Selection Phase: This includes interviews with candidates and an extensive review process. In addition to multiple rounds of interviews with the Board, finalist candidates will also be
interviewed by a Stakeholder Panel consisting of students, district employees, parents and community leaders. The feedback received from this panel will be reviewed by the Board. DECEMBER 5-JANUARY 17, 2024
5. Transition Phase: Introducing the new Superintendent to all areas of our school community. Although the new Superintendent does not officially assume duties until July 1, 2024, we envision on-boarding activities to begin shortly thereafter, including community-wide “meet-and-greet” opportunities. JANUARY 18, 2024-JUNE 30, 2024
Visit Prosser School District Next Superintendent Search webpage to learn more about the search process details. You can also access this information in multiple languages by accessing translate at the top righthand side the top menu bar.
Please be on the look-out for a community-wide survey seeking input regarding our next superintendent. That survey is set to be released in early September. We appreciate your feedback and active participation in this process. Your voices are important to us and will play an integral role in the selection of our next superintendent. We look forward to continuing this work with you.
Sincerely,
Jason Rainer, Prosser School District Board President