Cobre names superintendent finalists

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The Cobre Board of Education named six superintendent finalists during their regular meeting on March 16. The finalists are Thomas Graves, Robert Sims Jr., Carla Spaniel, Jeff Gebhart, Verenice Gutierrez, and Adam Amador. The board will hold initial interviews with the candidates during the first week of April, and then select three finalists for public interviews the following week. A final decision is expected at the board's April 20 meeting.

Why it matters

The selection of a new superintendent is a critical decision for the Cobre school district, as the superintendent provides leadership and vision for the entire district. The finalists represent a diverse pool of candidates with the potential to shape the future of Cobre schools.

The details

The board named the six finalists during their regular meeting on March 16 at Cobre High School. The district's principals will present each candidate with a leadership scenario during the first round of interviews on March 31 and April 2. After that, the board will select three candidates to move on to public interviews during the week of April 6-10. The board will make their final decision on April 20.

• The Cobre Board of Education named the six finalists during their regular meeting on March 16.
• The first round of interviews with the candidates will take place on March 31 and April 2.
• The board will select three finalists for public interviews during the week of April 6-10.
• The board will make their final decision on April 20.

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