Special Board Meeting - Monday, June 1, 2026

The Belmont-Redwood Shores School District held a special board meeting on June 1, 2026, focused on selecting a firm to conduct the superintendent search. Multiple search firms, including Leadership Associates, McPherson & Jacobson, and Human Capital Enterprises, presented their proposals, emphasizing their experience, candidate recruitment strategies, community engagement plans, and timelines. The board discussed the feasibility of an aggressive timeline aiming for a new superintendent start date between November 2026 and January 2027, balancing quality candidate recruitment with community input during summer months. Key considerations included candidate diversity, community engagement methods (including multilingual surveys), and minimizing staff burden during the search process. Board members expressed preferences based on firm responsiveness, experience, diversity of consulting teams, and alignment with district values. After thorough discussion and reference checks, a motion was made to select Human Capital Enterprises as the search partner, with some members favoring Leadership Associates for their diverse team and extensive California experience. The board acknowledged the importance of flexibility in the timeline and the need to prioritize both candidate quality and community involvement throughout the search process.