David Douglas School Board Retreat 10.24.26

The David Douglas School Board held a retreat on October 24, 2026, focused on board self-assessment and planning for the superintendent transition. The board declared the superintendent position vacant effective July 1, 2027, and approved a search timeline that includes community engagement, candidate review and interviews, and a planned July 1 start for the new superintendent. By a 5–2 vote, the board chose to post the position internally only. Members discussed applying consistent selection criteria and involving students and community members in providing input on finalists; the timeline anticipates posting around December 11 and a hiring decision in early 2027, subject to adjustments.

Procurement activity such as contract awards, vendor selections, or bid approvals was not identified. Spending-related discussion concerned a compensation study and salary range for the superintendent position, as well as possible additional payroll costs if an outgoing and incoming superintendent overlap or the incoming leader shadows the outgoing superintendent. No specific dollar amount or contract was provided. The board also discussed using data to monitor district priorities and improving communication with the community.