Townhall: Red Clay Superintendent Search - Cab Calloway School of the Arts

This town hall meeting held by the Red Clay Schools on July 31, 2026, focused on gathering community input regarding the process for selecting the district's next permanent superintendent. The board presented three options for the search process: appointing a superintendent without a public RFP, selecting a search partner without a public RFP, or issuing a public RFP to select a search partner. Discussions emphasized transparency, community engagement, and the pros and cons of conducting the search internally versus using an executive search firm. Board members and community participants highlighted the importance of a thorough, inclusive process and noted that using a search firm would likely cost more but could provide expertise and broader outreach. No formal votes were taken during this meeting, but the input gathered will inform the board's decision on how to proceed with the superintendent search. The board also committed to ongoing community engagement through additional town halls and surveys.