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Board approves a revised superintendent search timeline

Feb. 13, 2024 -  The School Board approved a revised superintendent search timeline on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The new timeline was presented by the Florida School Board Association, which is serving as the Board's consultant in this process. See revised timeline below. 

 


 

July 12, 2023                                               

  • Board Workshop - Conduct: Pre-search interview  Discuss: On-line public survey - Superintendent search website portal - Virtual community forum(s) - Timeline - Other items as needed (9:00 a.m.)

August 9, 2023                                            

  • Board Workshop(s)/Meeting(s) - Complete Pre-search interview (Board/Superintendent section) - Finalize on-line public survey - Review Timeline & advertisement venues - Discussion pertaining to superintendent’s job description and ensure compliance with policies related to hiring and evaluation as applicable - Confirm press and social media release(s) pertaining to community forums, on-line survey period, and Superintendent Search website portal - Other items as needed                                            (10:30 a.m.)

Week of August 14, 2023                          

  • On-line survey opens

August 22, 2023                                          

  • Community Forums -
    • Baldwin High School Media Center (hybrid model) (11:00 a.m.)
    • Westside High School Media Center (6:00 p.m.)

August 24, 2023                                          

  • Community Forum (hybrid model) - Atlantic Coast High School Media Center (6:00 p.m.)

August 29, Rescheduled for September 6, 2023                

  • Community Forum (hybrid model)  
    • Raines High School Media Center (6:00 p.m.)

August 31, Rescheduled for September 12, 2023             

  • Community Forums 
    • Fletcher High School Media Center (hybrid model) (11:00 a.m.)
    • Sandalwood High School Media Center (6:00 p.m.)

September 6, 2023                                     

  • On-line survey closes.

September 7, 2023                                     

  • On-line survey results to Board members.

September 12, 2023                                   

  • Board Workshop - Review results of on-line survey & community forums - Determine - Minimum/preferred qualifications, contract terms and salary range for  advertisement - Application process and contents of application packets - Finalize advertisement venues - Discuss and identify process for identifying semi-finalists (no ranking) - Initial review of on-site interview schedules for finalists - Other items as needed. (1:00 p.m.)

September 15, 2023                                   

  • Advertisements posted (applicant packets submitted to staff contact for submission to the Board as received throughout the application period)

October 13, 2023                                        

  • Advertisements close (Midnight)

October 18, 2023                                        

  • Board Workshop - Identify semi-finalists (no ranking) and questions for semi-finalists - Additional review of on-site interview schedules for finalists - Address Board interview questions for finalists and contract negotiations items/process - Other items as needed(2:00 p.m.) (Note: The School Board took action to pause the search and re-advertise after January 2024.) 


January 23, 2024                                        

  • Board Workshop - Discussion regarding next steps in the search. (11:30 a.m.)

February 13, 2024                                      

  • Board Workshop – Review and discuss revised timeline - position advertisement - qualities needed in next superintendent - semi-finalists questions - community focus group membership - Other items as needed. (9:00 a.m.)

February 16, 2024                                      

  • Re-submit results of previous on-line survey, and previous input from all community forums to Board members.

March 15, 2024                                           

  • Advertisements posted (applicant packets submitted to staff contact for submission to the Board as received throughout the application period and to website per established procedures).

April 15, 2024                                              

  • Advertisements close. (Midnight)

April 23, 2024                                              

  • Board Meeting - Identify semi-finalists (no ranking) and questions for semi-finalists - Appoint members of the Community Focus Group - Additional review of on-site interview schedules for finalists - Address Board interview questions for finalists and contract negotiations items/process - Other items as needed. (9:00 a.m.)

May 1, 2024                                                 

  • Responses from semi-finalists to FSBA

May 2, 2024                                                 

  • Responses from semi-finalists submitted to Board and to website per established procedures  - NOTE: An opportunity for community input regarding semi-finalists responses will be provided via access to a QR code.

May 7, 2024                                                 

  • Board Meeting - Select finalists - Review on-site interview schedules for finalists  - contract negotiations items/process - Other items as needed. (2:00 p.m.)

May 12, 2024                                               

  • Out of area finalist(s) arrive in Duval County

May 13 and 14, 2024                                 

  • Board interviews with finalists are open to the public, and will be held at the Schultz Center for Teaching and Leadership (4019 Boulevard Center Drive) on May 13. Board interview times start at 1:00 p.m.

    Note: A community Meet and Greet event will be held on the evening of May 13 at EverBank Stadium, 1 EverBank Stadium Drive (Gallagher Club East). Guest parking in Lot C.  Event begins at 6:00 p.m.

    Additionally, an opportunity for community input will be provided during and following the community Meet and Greet via a link on the webpage.                                                   



     

May 23, 2024                                               

  • Special Board Meeting - Select superintendent - Contract negotiations begin with a position state date determined during contract negotiations. (9:00 a.m.)

June 4, 2024                                                

  • Board Meeting - Approve contract and transition period begins. (6:00 p.m.)
                                                         

July 1, 2024                                                 

  • Projected start date.