Search Process Timeline
As the APS Board of Education prepares to appoint a new superintendent of schools, board members are working to build a comprehensive candidate profile. The timeline highlights the milestones in the search.
The Search Process Timeline is subject to change.
| Activity | Proposed Dates |
|---|---|
| Announcement: Superintendent Elder to leave post | June 7, 2023 |
| Board to select superintendent search firm | August 2023 |
| Board workshop to discuss first phase of search | October 18, 2023 |
| Vacancy posted and advertised | October 2023 |
| Online stakeholder survey | November 8-22, 2023 |
| Application deadline | December 12, 2023 |
| Preliminary candidate interviews | January 2024 |
| Board meets to identify candidates to move forward as finalists |
After last interview |
| Third-party background checks | January 2024 |
| Finalists interview with Board of Education | January 2024 |
| Announcement of permanent superintendent appointment | January 2024 |
| New superintendent transition period | April – June, 2024 |
| Superintendent assumes responsibility | July 1, 2024 |