Public asked to assist with the search for a superintendant

Members of the community are invited to join the Kimball School Board of Education, as well as, the Nebraska Association of School Boards to assist in the local superintendent search.

The invitation sent from the Kimball School Board reads: “The Kimball Board of Education is working diligently to prepare for the charge of hiring a superintendent. Hiring a superintendent is one of the most important endeavors a board must face; therefore, we will approach this task with fervent attention to each vital detail

necessary to ensure a rewarding and successful search. It is our goal to hire a quality and competent administrator to continue to lead the district forward in the years to come.

As the board plans for the hire, we value and seek the input of patrons, parents, students, staff and administrators. The Nebraska Association of School Boards is assisting the board in the superintendent

search, and has scheduled a visit to our community on Thursday, Jan. 25, at 9 a.m. in the student center of the High School. The board extends an invitation to the community to participate in this visit to share personal thoughts regarding the district and the superintendent position. Please offer suggestions pertaining to skills, qualities, or characteristics the candidate might possess in order to be successful in his or her role as superintendent and your views about the strengths of the school district and community.”

If you are not able to attend, please feel free to share your comments to the following questions:

1. What are the strengths and achievements of Kimball school district and community?

2. What critical issues will the district face in the next three years?

3. What background/training/experience should the new superintendent possess?

4. What leadership style/personal attributes are important in the new superintendent?