Search for permanent superintendent continues

Search for permanent superintendent continues

In a special meeting held Monday evening, Feb. 11, the Board of Trustees met to deliberate on candidates they had interviewed in late January for the superintendent position and chose to not name a finalist. The Board plans to schedule a special meeting with the search firm, PROACT, to further review candidate applications and determine next steps.


The Board has held two rounds of interviews of candidates: the first round of seven candidates was held Jan. 14-15; then that list was narrowed to three candidates for a second round of interviews January 24th.


Board President Ed Garza stated that they are continuing with the interview process. “The trustees all have a sense of urgency but at the same time we are being very deliberate through this process to find a permanent superintendent. This is a critical process and our goal is to find that right candidate to lead the District.”


The School Board developed a profile of a candidate based on information gathered from a number of stakeholder engagement forums.  This followed an extensive process led by the PROACT Search firm that yielded 88 applicants for the superintendent position.

 

 

 

Mission

To transform SAISD into a national model urban school district where every child graduates and is educated so that he or she is prepared to be a contributing member of the community.

Vision

Our primary purpose of improving lives through a quality education is driven by an unrelenting determination to graduate all of our students and prepare them for success in higher education. Our ideology is reflected in our fundamental beliefs, commitments and core values that guide us in our daily practices.

Core Values

  • Student Centered
  • High Expectations
  • Commitment
  • Passion
  • Integrity
  • Respect
  • Teamwork

Core Beliefs

  • Every student can learn and achieve at high levels.
  • We are responsible for the education and safety of every student.
  • We are responsible for the efficient and effective operation of the school system.
  • Everyone should be treated with respect.
  • People support what they help create.