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Cobre Today
By the People, for the People
Cobre Schools Board Sets Final Superintendent Interviews
The board will hold public forums and interviews to select the next district leader.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:00am
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The Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education has scheduled a special meeting on April 16 to conduct final interviews with the three remaining superintendent candidates. The board will also hold a public forum on April 9 where the finalists will attend virtually. The board approved an amendment to extend the deadline for a forensic accounting audit report and recognized the achievements of the Cobre High School girls' and boys' basketball teams.
Why it matters
The selection of a new superintendent is a critical decision for the Cobre school district, as the superintendent will be responsible for leading the district's educational and administrative efforts. The public forums and interviews allow the community to engage with the finalists and provide input to the board.
The details
During the special meeting, each superintendent candidate will have 1 hour and 15 minutes for their interview, followed by 15 minutes for the candidates to ask questions. The board also approved an amendment to extend the deadline for a forensic accounting audit report to May 13. Additionally, the board recognized the accomplishments of the Cobre High School basketball teams, who won their respective District 3A championships.
- The board will hold a special meeting on April 16 at 4:30 p.m. for the superintendent candidate interviews.
- The board will hold a public forum with the final three superintendent candidates on April 9.
- The deadline for the forensic accounting audit report has been extended to May 13.
The players
Cobre Consolidated Schools Board of Education
The governing body responsible for overseeing the Cobre school district, including the selection of a new superintendent.
Randall Piper
The interim superintendent of the Cobre school district.
Cobre High School Girls' and Boys' Basketball Teams
The basketball teams from Cobre High School that won their respective District 3A championships.
What they’re saying
“Your dedication, teamwork and commitment to excellence have brought great pride to our school and Cobre community. We commend each player and coach for their hard work.”
— Hector Carrillo, Board President
“There's no greater role for a man to play than to assist in the government of a people, nor anyone lower than he who misuses that power.”
— Thomas Caddel, Resident
What’s next
The board will hold a special meeting on April 2 to interview the remaining three superintendent semifinalists and announce their three finalists.
The takeaway
The Cobre school district is taking a transparent and inclusive approach to selecting their next superintendent, engaging the community through public forums and allowing ample time for interviews. This process aims to ensure the best candidate is chosen to lead the district forward.
