# Superintendent Finalist Community Forum - Oct 29


**Body:** Spartanburg District Five Schools
**Date:** October 30, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education


Spartanburg District Five Schools held a superintendent finalist community forum on October 29, 2026, featuring candidate Jason John. He discussed his background in education and his approach to leadership, emphasizing teacher and staff input, classroom instruction, student support, school safety, employee retention, and preserving the district’s community culture. He said he would begin by listening to school faculties, principals, and district staff to identify effective practices and areas needing change.

**Source:** Spartanburg District Five Schools