What Should the Cedar Falls School Board Look for in a New Superintendent?

What should the Cedar Falls School Board look for in a new superintendent?

The selection criteria for the next leader of the Cedar Falls school district is on the agenda for a board work session tonight.

The search for a new superintendent follows first-year Superintendent Mike Wells' resignation. Wells resigned, effective at the end of June, rather than be terminated by the board, which decided not to renew his one-year contract.

Also on the docket:

- Discuss Expectations of Search
- Establish Calendar
- Advertising Venues
- Establish Board’s Selection Criteria
- Compensation Parameters
- Additional Information or Questions

Last week, the board chose search firm McPherson and Jacobson of Omaha, Neb., to assist with finding a replacement for Wells.

Tonight's meeting will be at the James L. Robinson Administrative Center, 1002 W. First St. at 6 p.m. It is open to the public.

The agenda also includes a presentation from ICAT.

Patch will be live Tweeting from the meeting @CedarFallsPatch and will have an update after the meeting ends.

Read more:

Cedar Falls School Board Chooses Search Firm as Process of Replacing Mike Wells Moves Forward

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