The Gwinnett County Board of Education officially launched its search for Gwinnett County Public Schools’ next superintendent on April 5 with the posting of the Superintendent Search Announcement and a Community Input Survey. The announcement includes an overview of the school district and the Gwinnett community and outlines the qualifications the Board is seeking in its next leader.
In kicking off its search, the Gwinnett School Board is encouraging stakeholders to take part in the process. Over the next few weeks, the survey will remain open, requesting input from community members on the characteristics and experiences they feel a candidate for superintendent should have to best suit the district. The survey, which is open to all in the community—including students, parents, teachers, school and district staff, Gwinnett County residents, and area business owners—will be open through May 16. To ensure broad input, the survey is posted on the Georgia School Boards Association’s website and the district website. GCPS families and staff members also received the survey link via SchoolMessenger after spring break, and schools are providing their communities with information about how to participate. The closing of the survey on May 16 coincides with the application deadline.
Information from the survey will be provided to Board members for their use in the selection process. The search timeline calls for interviews to be conducted this summer and finalists for the position to be named in July. By Georgia law, the Board will make an announcement at least 14 calendar days prior to the meeting at which final action or a vote is to be taken on the position. At that time, information concerning as many as three persons under consideration whom the Board has determined to be the best qualified for the position shall be subject to inspection. The Board can vote on the appointment at any time after that 14-day period.
GSBA To Conduct Search
At its March 18 meeting, the Gwinnett County Board of Education voted to acquire the services ofGeorgia School Boards Association (GSBA) in its search for the school district’s next superintendent. Selecting a superintendent of schools is one of the most important functions of a local board of education. GSBA’s search service is uniquely qualified to assist in conducting a highly specialized, well-organized search that will attract quality candidates. GSBA’s professional search team will advise the board during every step in the search process, assisting in responding to requests for information, establishing a search timeline, seeking community input, establishing selection criteria, advertising the announcement of vacancy, checking references, providing interview training, facilitating candidate interviews and finalizing the selection process.