The Atlantic School District’s Board of Education met Wednesday evening at the Middle School Library to review the results of an online Superintendent Survey. Ray and Associates were hired to conduct the survey back in October. Representatives from the firm were on-hand during Wednesday evening’s meeting to go over the results. School Board member Kristy Pellett, who acted as Board Secretary for the meeting, told KJAN News 483 survey forms were filled out and submitted. The submissions she said, came from a wide cross section of the community and school district.

They included 98 teachers, 7 administrators, 35 support staff, 177 parents, 105 students, 42 non-parent community members, 14 “Other” persons, and five Board of Education members.

The surveys revealed there were 33 qualities those persons sought in a new Superintendent. The Board reviewed a matrix of those, along with a recommendation from the search firm. They then selected 10 of the top qualities based on the recommendation.

The next steps in the search process involve sending out search brochures and applications. The Board approved the promotional flier as well as the online application. The deadline for application materials to be submitted by prospective candidates is January 30^th. The Board will meet again with the consultants Feb. 13^th. The Board hopes to interview the top candidates during the week of Feb. 20^th.

The second round of interviews with the finalists will take place the week of February 27th. A final meeting with the consultants is set for March 1^st, with hopes an offer will be presented to the finalist soon thereafter.