The search for a new superintendent continues as the Chula Vista Elementary School District for the vacant position left behind by late superintendent Dr. Fransicso Escobedo.
A virtual Superintendent Search Town Meeting will be held on Oct.5 from 5 p.m to 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be open to the community. The search for a new superintendent will be led by the district’s Human Resources Department.
According to the CVESD, a framework will be developed to recruit candidates throughout California. Surveys have been sent to stakeholders, including community groups, for input on qualities sought in candidates for a position.
A proposed timeline for the superintendent search was established during the Aug.11 special board meeting, which was also Escobedo’s last board meeting as district superintendent.
This search prompted the creation of a superintendent search committee of 13 people who will review results from the district’s superintendent survey, conduct paper screening of candidates, conduct candidate interviews and recommend finalists. Administrators and community members voiced their concerns regarding fair representation.
“We needed more people in this committee. Choosing significant representation is important and this was an effort of being transparent with everybody. We want to have more people to have more input,” said Trustee Leslie Ray Bunker during the Sept.8 special board meeting.
The recommended finalists will interview with the Board of Education who will then make the final decision on the next district superintendent.
