The search to replace Superintendent Paul Smith, who is retiring at the end of the school year after 40 years of working in the field of education, has begun. Starting next week, January 16th, the East Hampton Board of Education invites members of the school and broader community to participate in the search process for a new Superintendent of Schools.
Mary Broderick, a consultant working with the East Hampton Superintendent Search Committee, will conduct a survey and series of focus groups (both in-person and via ZOOM) in mid-to-late January. The purpose is to gauge the community’s perspectives on the qualities, experiences, and characteristics desired in a new superintendent. We encourage students, teachers, administrators, staff, parents, town officials, community organization representatives, and community members to participate.
Focus Group Schedule:
Stakeholder | Date | Time | Location |
Students | Tues., Jan. 16 | 5:00pm | Zoom |
Parents/Guardians | Tues., Jan. 16 | 6:30 pm | Zoom |
East Hampton Administrators | Wed., Jan. 17 | 10:00 am | Central Office |
East Hampton Teachers | Tues., Jan 16 or Wed. Jan. 17 | 4:30 pm or 5:30 pm | Zoom Zoom |
Non-Certified or Support Staff | Wed., Jan. 17 | 4:00 pm | Zoom |
Town Elected Officials/Staff | Thurs., Jan. 18 | 5:00 pm | Zoom |
Community Members | Thurs., Jan. 18 | 6:00 pm | Zoom |
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/4381110381
Feedback from the focus groups and survey will be incorporated into a leadership profile that will guide the East Hampton Search Committee in identifying high-quality candidates who best fit the needs of the East Hampton Public Schools. "We encourage the community to be a part of this important process and look forward to incorporating the results of their participation into the Search Committee's work,” said Nancy Kohler, Chair of the East Hampton Board of Education.