Applications for new Ashland School District superintendent open until Dec. 28

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December 7, 2023

Criteria developed through focus groups, interviews and community survey

Ashland.news staff report

The deadline to apply for the position of Ashland School District superintendent is coming up Thursday, Dec. 28. 

The search for a new superintendent is guided by the next superintendent criteria posted on the district website. The criteria were developed using comprehensive feedback gathered through 17 focus groups, leadership interviews, and an online community survey.

“The Ashland School District Board of Directors is incredibly grateful for the community’s feedback, which has provided a rich understanding of priorities and desires for our next superintendent,” Rebecca Dyson, school board chair, said in a news release. “We look forward to the recruitment window and are hopeful to find the right candidate for our unique and thriving school district.” 

The Ashland School District superintendent job posting can be viewed on the Human Capital Enterprises (HCE) website at humancapitalenterprises.com/job-openings/ashland-supt/. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, Dec. 28. 

Updates on the superintendent search process can be found on the district website.

For more information about the superintendent search, email [email protected].

Source: Ashland School District news release. Email Ashland.news reporter Holly Dillemuth at [email protected].

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