Called Board Meeting March 24th 2026

This was a special called board meeting of Carroll County Schools held on March 24, 2026, focused primarily on initiating the process for selecting a new superintendent following the retirement of the previous superintendent. The board discussed various options for conducting the search, including using external entities like GSBA or private firms, or limiting the search to internal candidates within the district. The board expressed a preference for an internal search first, with a proposed application period of about two weeks for internal candidates. They emphasized the importance of transparency, fairness, and community input during the process. A motion was made and unanimously approved to post the superintendent position internally with a 10-day application window. The board also discussed the interview process, including developing standardized questions and the possibility of using facilitators, but preferred to handle it internally. No specific contract awards or budget allocations were mentioned, but the discussion included considerations of potential fees if external search firms were used. The meeting concluded with plans to proceed with the internal posting and further vetting of candidates.