Dear Shen Community:
On Tuesday, October 21, the Board of Education appointed Lauren J. Gemmill, Capital Region BOCES District Superintendent, as the search consultant to support us in finding our next superintendent of schools.
Selecting our next school leader, with the qualifications and experience that fit our unique community, is one of the most important decisions our Board of Education makes. With the assistance of the search consultant, we have determined that a comprehensive confidential search will result in an experienced pool of applicants with strong educational leadership.
The confidential search process begins with collecting feedback from our community. We are seeking your input on our next school superintendent by inviting all members of the school community, including students, parents/caregivers, staff, and residents to complete an online survey. The survey asks five questions that focus on gathering input on the District’s strengths, areas for improvement, and the characteristics and skills desired in our next superintendent. The survey will be open until November 21, and is available at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ShenSearch
In addition, all are invited to participate in one of a series of forums. These forums are planned for the weeks of November 3 and 10. At the forum, the search consultant will ask attendees to respond to the same five questions as the survey. Forums allow participants to share their perspectives and also hear from others. More information, including a schedule, can be found on the superintendent search page of the District website.
Feedback is unlimited, so participation in both the forum and the online survey is welcomed. All responses from the forums and the surveys are collected and reviewed by the Board of Education to inform our search for the best candidate for Shenendehowa.
We plan to open the application window late November. We anticipate conducting initial rounds of interviews in February and March, and to announce our next school superintendent in the spring of 2026.
We thank you in advance for your interest and participation in this important endeavor.
Sincerely,
Shenendehowa Board of Education
