New Albany School District Continues Search for New Superintendent

The New Albany School District Board, in collaboration with the Mississippi School Boards Association (MSBA), is seeking a new superintendent. The job announcement, detailing the qualifications, was posted online on February 6, 2024, and shared with over 5,000 people on the MSBA mailing list. The vacancy was also listed on the National Superintendent Search Association's website.

The application deadline was March 6, 2024. Nine individuals applied, but one withdrew, leaving eight applicants. The applicants' backgrounds vary, including one superintendent, three assistant superintendents, three principals, and one director. Four applicants have doctorate degrees.

On April 8, 2024, the Board, along with Dr. Jackson and Dr. Henderson from MSBA, reviewed the applications. They evaluated each based on the Board's criteria and Mississippi's superintendent qualifications. Applicants who hadn't been interviewed by the MSBA Search Team were interviewed, and additional information was gathered through phone calls and personal contacts.

The Board members received a report and all application materials. They will use these to decide the next steps in the search process. All applicants are from Mississippi, with a gender distribution of seven males and one female. The selection process is still underway, and the board is dedicated to selecting the most suitable candidate for the superintendent position.

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