Superintendent Search Firm Selected For Lakeland Schools

SHRUB OAK, NY — The Lakeland Central School District board of education has selected a firm to conduct its search for the next superintendent. School Leadership LLC was approved unanimously by the board at its Nov. 7 meeting.

Superintendent Dr. George Stone announced in June that he would be retiring at the end of the 2019-20 school year. He has been leading the district since 2010.

Board President Michael Daly said one of the most significant responsibilities a school board has is to hire and evaluate the superintendent.

"At our July 11 meeting, the board determined that hiring a professional search firm would provide us with access to the quality of talent that Lakeland has come to expect from its leadership," he said.

School Leadership LLC was the best fit for the district, Daly said.

A planning meeting will be conducted in early December to discuss the next steps and establish a timeline for the search.

Afterward, School Leadership will solicit input from various stakeholders, and information about the search will be communicated to the public via email and social media.

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