EACS announces Superintendent search forums

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) East Allen County Schools is asking for input from parents and members of the community as the board searches for a new district superintendent.

In January, Dr. Karyle Green announced that she would leave when her contract expired on June 30, 2014.  However in February it was announced that Green and the district would part ways on March 1, 2013.

The EACS  board is working with the University Team Support for Superintendent Recruitment to find her replacement.  The board decided not to hire an interim superintendent.  The goal is to have Green's replacement hired in time for the 2013-2014 school year.

Forum information: 

Wednesday, March 20 at 6:00 p.m. - All New Haven/Harding attendance area schools
will meet at New Haven High School

Thursday, March 21 at 6:00 p.m. (at each respective attendance area’s High School):
All Heritage attendance area schools will meet at Heritage Jr./Sr. High School
All Leo attendance area schools will meet at Leo Jr./Sr. High School
All Woodlan attendance area schools will meet at Woodlan Jr./Sr. High School

The board would like attendees to frame questions based on the following.

• What are the strengths of the schools in our communities that will attract a Superintendent?
• What are the challenges of the schools in our communities that a Superintendent will face?
• What are the personal and/or professional characteristics that will be absolutely essential for the success of the next Superintendent

At some point in the future, electronic surveys will be posted on the EACS web site.