Superintendent Search 2021 / Timeline

We’d like to provide a summary of actions and upcoming items related to our Superintendent Search and welcome you to save the dates to attend the virtual “Meet the Candidate Forums.”

December 2020

The CPS Board of Education hired National Search Firm, Ray & Associates.

Community Input Survey posted December 23 to January 22.

Ray & Associates posted the position.

January 2021

Stakeholder Focus groups beginning January 22.

February 2021

Superintendent applications are due to Ray & Associates on February 7.

The Board will conduct interviews of identified candidates (February to March).

March 2021

Finalists identified

Public meeting with finalists

New Superintendent announced

CPS will add updates to this timeline as necessary through the search and interview process.

Columbia Public Schools 1818 W. Worley Street Columbia, MO 65203

Phone 573-214-3400 Fax 573-214-3401

Principal | Assistant Principal

Assistant Principal | Assistant Principal

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