The Jamesville-DeWitt Central School District Board of Education is making progress with finding the district’s next leader, but board members need your help!
The board is working with OCM BOCES District Superintendent, Matthew L. Cook, Ed. D. to conduct a confidential search. An important part of that process has involved gathering stakeholder feedback.
The district conducted an online survey to collect input from the community, but will also host an upcoming focus group of 12-14 parents/caregivers. Participants will be asked to identify and discuss characteristics and traits wanted in Jamesville-DeWitt’s next Superintendent. The board will use feedback from the survey and focus group while evaluating candidates.
The in-person focus group will take place next Thursday, March 27 at 4 p.m. at the district office. The district will aim to ensure the group represents a diverse group of parents/caregivers that can voice needs at all grade levels.
If you’re interested in participating, please contact Superintendent Peter Smith at psmith@jd.cnyric.org as soon as possible.
The board is anticipated to appoint a new Superintendent in April or May. The new hire would officially begin leadership duties for the 2025-26 school year in July.
Superintendent Peter Smith announced his retirement plans in Oct. and will serve the district through the remainder of the 2024-25 school year.