Here you can find the latest updates on the Sonoma Valley Unified School District's search for the next Superintendent. The information is presented in chronological order, showing the status of each item as either completed, in process, or to be determined.
Action: Presentation to the Board on August 14, 2025 on proposed search options and timelines, resulting in
- direction to implement presented timeline for stakeholder conversations and input (from school leaders, district leaders, labor partner leaders, staff, parents and parent group leaders, student leaders, non-profit leaders, and broader community representatives)
- to prepare for a posting in September
NOTE: The Board discussed interest in taking time with the process while remaining open to finding a highly qualified leader prior to July 1, 2026.
Status: COMPLETED August 14, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
Action: Development of a District web page dedicated to SVUSD Superintendent search updates
Status: COMPLETED
Action: Development of a refined input gathering framework (based on prior search input data) with updated, relevant questions/conversation points that will inform to the interview process
Status: COMPLETED
Action: Facilitation of stakeholder conversations with school leaders, district leaders, labor partner leaders
Status: COMPLETED
Action: Development of a dedicated email address for stakeholder input svusdsupesearch@sonomaschools.org
Status: COMPLETED
Action: Scheduling/facilitation of stakeholder conversations with other above-noted stakeholder groups and Trustees
Status: IN PROCESS
Action: Development of posting information for Board review
Status: IN PROCESS
Action: Initial development of interview process steps for Board review and approval
Status: IN PROCESS
Action: Presentation to the Board September 11, 2025 for updates and discussion
Status: COMPLETED September 11, 2025 Regular Board Meeting
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