Sept. 8, 2026 | RSD Board Workshop

The Richland School District Board of Directors held a superintendent-search workshop on Sept. 8, 2026, with representatives of McPherson & Jacobson. The discussion covered candidate advertising, desired qualifications, stakeholder input, interview stages, and a revised search timeline. The consultants recommended advertising through the Washington Association of School Administrators and Washington School Boards Association, with optional placements through Oregon’s association for $350 and AASA at an unspecified fee; Idaho advertising was also discussed, with an estimated fee of $200–$300. The board reached informal consensus on a proposed base-salary advertising range of $230,000–$275,000, while deferring detailed consideration of benefits and total compensation. No formal vote or procurement award was made, and participants said no formal action was needed at this stage.

The board discussed stakeholder sessions beginning the week of Oct. 19, an online survey, and posting the position before Thanksgiving. Members considered extending the finalist-selection and interview schedule, with on-site interviews potentially in February, and discussed community events for finalists and keeping candidates confidential until the final stage. The search firm will refine the schedule and provide more detailed comparisons of superintendent compensation packages for a later meeting. No new contract award or other procurement activity was identified.