Richland Two releases superintendent search timeline

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— Richland School District Two Board of Trustees says they have retained the services of McPherson & Jacobson LLC in search of a permanent superintendent.

The Board says they plan to hire a new superintendent by July 1 of this year.

Interim Superintendent Nancy Gregory has served in the role since January.

Richland Two released the superintendent search timeline below:

Monday, May 8, 2023

Board of Education meets with McPherson and Jacobson consultants to Establish
Criteria for Superintendent Search

Tuesday, May 9th, Wednesday, May 10th and Thursday, May 11th, 2023

Stakeholder Meetings include the following:
Focus Groups of 10-12 with diverse representation of:
Administrators
Business/Community Leaders
Classified Staff
Parents
Students
Teachers

Public Community Meetings Open to all who are interested:
Tuesday, May 9th 6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday, May 10th 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday, May 11th 10:00-11:00am

Community Survey open to all interested participants (via Survey
Monkey…Opens on May 9th; Closes at 11:59pm on May 15th)

Monday, May 15-Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Position Posted/Applications Accepted

May 23, 2023 6:45pm 30 minute presentation)
Stakeholder Executive Summary Presented to Board

May 31, 2023
Position Closing Date

June 1-June 9, 2023
Candidates are Vetted by Consultants

Monday, June 12, 2023
Presentation of Candidates to Board of Education
Board of Education Determines Finalists

June 20-22, 2023
Finalists’ Interviews by Stakeholder Groups and Board of Education

June 23, 2023
Board Determines Candidate to Offer Position of Superintendent

June 27, 2023
Board Meeting to formally Announce New Superintendent

July 3, 2023
New Richland School District Two Superintendent Begins