Search Update - April 18, 2024
The following information was shared at the Special Meeting of the Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education on April 18, 2024.
Update on Superintendent Search/Next Steps
As of the close of the application on 3/22/24, we had sixteen people apply for the position.
The board has received the reports from District Wise (DW) regarding the survey results and the climate report from all interactions with stakeholders.
DW has been vetting all candidates and conducting their own formal screenings and informal background checks. Our attorneys will conduct the final background checks.
The board will meet with DW and they will present all applicants to us. Explanations will be given as to why each person was or was not selected. The goal is DW will put forth the top candidates based on the criteria that was put forth by the BoE and stakeholders.
The board will then conduct interviews with these candidates. All board members will be present. The interview questions will be formulated from the responses and feedback given by all stakeholders as to what they value and are seeking in the next superintendent.
Once initial interviews have been conducted, the board will interview the final candidates. The cabinet, minus Mrs. Rodriquez, will sit in on these interviews in a listening capacity only. The cabinet will provide critical feedback as to positive and negative attributes of these candidates. The board will review and discuss.
Any decision made is the sole responsibility of the nine BoE members.
We aim to have the new superintendent selected by the end of May with a special meeting to appoint. The projected start date for the new superintendent is July 1st, 2024.
There will be a two month overlap with Superintendent Rodriguez, so this newly hired superintendent will begin with a title of Deputy Superintendent. On August 31, 2024, their title will change to Superintendent.
The board would like the community to know that we are committed to selecting the most qualified candidate. We are thankful to all stakeholders that met with or sent emails to District Wise to provide valuable feedback. This input is guiding us to make a selection that aligns with Monroe-Woodbury’s mission statement and one that all stakeholders can stand behind!
BoE thanks community for input
The M-W School Board of Education extends its gratitude to all members of the school community who shared their insights via the online survey or email, participated in the public forum or a small group session, or have reached out personally. Your insights and input are invaluable as we search for the best qualified superintendent candidate for the Monroe-Woodbury Central School District.
In the weeks to come, the Board will update this page with information as the superintendent search continues.
Superintendent Search Process
In January 2024, the Monroe-Woodbury Board of Education embarked upon a nationwide search for a new Superintendent of Schools. Finding the right leader going forward is critical to the future of our district and is a task M-W Board members take very seriously. Please stay tuned to this webpage for updates as the search unfolds.
The Board will take a thoughtful, multi-pronged approach to this search and will seek stakeholder input through a community survey, as well as in-person and virtual community sessions. Through these outreach tools, the Board hopes to better understand the qualifications and characteristics of the successful candidate who can most effectively meet the unique needs of this community and build on the strong foundation of high quality education for which Monroe-Woodbury is known.
A Superintendent Profile will be created, which will guide the search process, aid in the development of interview questions, support the search firm's recruitment of candidates, and ultimately help identify the successful candidate who is most qualified to lead the district today and in the future.
Who is District Wise Search Consultants?
The M-W Board of Education has selected District Wise Search Consultants (DWSC) to oversee all aspects of the search for a new MWCSD Superintendent.
With combined experience of more than four decades in staffing in education, DWSC fosters a personal investment in every district, role and candidate to ensure the most optimal match possible.
DWSC operates on the fundamental belief that ensuring the quality education of children takes precedence above all else. This mirrors the foundational belief of MWCSD.
District Vision
Together, we will inspire success based on a foundation of kindness, respect, honesty and integrity.
Communication
Message from Board of Education President Michael Ciriello regarding School Superintendent Search - 1/23/24
