Superintendent Search
- Update May 5The Demarest Board of Education is pleased to report that we are nearing the completion of our Superintendent Search process.Relying on the insights gained from our Superintendent Search Survey, and with our full community's needs in mind, the Board advanced through three rounds of interviews, beginning with ten highly qualified candidates and finally advancing three impressive educational leaders for closest consideration.
Following a successful and very robust reference check, the Board anticipates a final appointment of our next Superintendent of Schools at the May 6 public meeting of the Demarest BOE, which is posted on our website. Please continue to visit this page for our final updates.We continue to express our gratitude for your support throughout this endeavor. We are excited to soon introduce our new Superintendent to our community! - Click HERE to view the agenda for the May 6 public meeting.
Update: March 19
As of the close of the application window on March 18, fifty-six qualified candidates have applied for the position of Superintendent: fifteen experienced Superintendents, eight Assistant Superintendents, nine Directors, twenty-two Principals, and two candidates who hold other positions in public education. Fifteen candidates have earned doctorates.
To see the full candidate pool report, please visit: https://www.
khelewaconsulting.com/ demarest-superintendent- candidate-pool-report The Demarest Board of Education will convene in executive session during its meeting on the evening of March 20 to examine the candidates' qualifications and to determine who will be selected for first-round interviews, using the insights gained from the online input survey.
Please continue to check this page for updates as the Demarest BOE moves through the search process. We appreciate your support during this crucial endeavor.
Update: March 14
The online Demarest Superintendent Search input survey closed on March 10, having garnered just under 140 participants. All outcomes will be compiled into an internal document which will guide our consultant, Ms. Helewa, and the Demarest Board of Education throughout the search process. Please continue to check this page for updates. We are grateful for the perspectives shared by our survey participants, and we appreciate your support!
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Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and proof of certification
to KathleenHelewa.edu@gmail.com on or before 11:59pm EDST, March 18.
Please note Demarest Superintendent in the subject line.
