Royal Oak Schools Announce Superintendent Search Timeline

From Royal Oak Schools: The Royal Oak Schools Board of Education has started the process of selecting a new superintendent to replace Shawn Lewis-Lakin, who announced his retirement effective June 30, 2017.

The Board is being assisted in its search by the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB), a service organization that supports the work of school boards throughout Michigan. Tom White is facilitating the search on behalf of MASB.

The School Board believes it is critical to have feedback from all constituents in the search for the next superintendent. “We want input from parents, employees and the community to assist us in selecting the right individual who will further our district commitment to be a Community of Excellence,” said Deb Anderson, School Board President.

An online survey will be available beginning February 3 on the district website www.royaloakschools.org, which allows stakeholders to share their ideas and feedback on the characteristics they would like to see in the new superintendent.

The timeline below highlights the milestones in the search process. Members of the community are invited to attend these meetings, which will be held at the Administration Building, 800 DeVillen. Additional meetings to solicit input from district staff members are also planned.

Thursday, February 16, 2017, 6:30 p.m.

Community Input Session with Mr. White

Thursday, February 23, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

Special Board Meeting, Finalize Criteria

Wednesday, March 15, 2017, 6:00 p.m.

Special Board Meeting, Review Applications

Tuesday/Wednesday, March 21 & 22, 2017

Special Board Meetings, First Round Interviews

Wednesday, March 29, 2017

Special Board Meeting, Final Interviews

For additional information on the process, as well as updates to the planned schedule, community members are encouraged to visit the district website and click on the “Superintendent Search” button that is at the bottom in the left hand column of the homepage.

Photo of Shawn Lewis-Lakin courtesy of Royal Oak Schools