The Board of Education is pleased to partner with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC, a national consulting firm, in the search for the next superintendent for the Clinton Community School District. The board plans to select a permanent superintendent by mid December 2025.
This search starts with posting for the position and planning sessions with McPherson & Jacobson. In the coming days and weeks, the group will work to connect with stakeholders and gather information from the community on what is looking for in our next superintendent.
Please return to this page often for updates, information, and progress in the search for our next superintendent.
Phase I: Initial Board Planning
September 30 – School Board Meeting
Reviewed the 5 Phases of the Search
Discussed desired attributes of the next superintendent
Reviewed guiding questions and draft calendar
Identified stakeholder groups for feedback (administration, staff, students, parents, community)
Considered advertising venues, compensation parameters, and other key planning items
Phase II: Vacancy Announcement & Advertising
October 3 – Position formally announced by M&J
October 3–31 – Advertising period begins (AASA, WSLC, WECAN)
Phase III: Stakeholder Input & Application Review
October 6–November 4 – Applications window open for candidates to apply
October 8–22 – Stakeholder Survey Open
October 20–22 – Stakeholder Meetings (dates/times TBD)
November 4 – Summary of survey results and meeting feedback compiled into themes and provided to the Board of Education
Phase IV: Board Review & Interviews
November 6 (2nd BOE Meeting)
Board reviews stakeholder feedback
Discusses applicants and selects candidates for Round One Interviews
Determines interview dates, questions, and stakeholder involvement in Round Two
November 10 – Stakeholder survey results posted on district website and social media
Week of November 17 – Round One Interviews with BOE (2–3 finalists will likely be selected)
December 4 (3rd BOE Meeting) – Additional planning and updates
Week of December 8 – Round Two Interviews with finalist candidates & stakeholder groups
Week of December 15 – Finalist selected, offer extended, and contract negotiations begin
Phase V: Selection & Transition
Special December BOE meeting or January 8 (4th BOE Meeting) – Board approves new superintendent contract
Spring 2026 (5th BOE Meeting) – Goal-setting session with the new superintendent to establish 2–3 performance objectives and review progress plans
Online survey - October 8-22, 2025 You’re invited to complete this anonymous survey which will be used to develop a profile of desired quality and characteristics in the next superintendent. It will guide recruitment and the development of interview questions.
