RFP Issued For Search Firm To Help Find Next Superintendent In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT —

Stamford Board of Education Issues RFP for Superintendent Search Firm

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — The Stamford Board of Education has released a Request for Proposal seeking an executive search firm to assist in recruiting the district’s next superintendent, Board President Michael Hyman announced last Friday.

The RFP outlines the board’s goal of selecting a firm that can lead "a comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive search" while attracting a diverse pool of candidates. The new superintendent will be expected to advance academic excellence, equity and long-term student success, according to the document.

"This is an important milestone in our superintendent search process," said ad hoc committee chairperson Versha Munshi-South in an announcement. "The committee looks forward to reviewing proposals and interviewing prospective search firms to identify the right partner to guide the Board through this critical work."

Proposals are due by Oct. 10. The ad hoc committee will review submissions, interview firms and make a recommendation to the full board, which is expected to vote on the matter at its November meeting.

Committee members include Jennienne Burke, Joshua Esses, Julienne Foy, Rebecca Hamman, Duane E. Hill, Eileen Swerdlick and Edith Targonski. Hyman serves as an ex-officio member.

Munshi-South and other committee members are scheduled to provide an update on the process at the board's Sept. 30 meeting.