Poland Schools Reissues Superintendent Posting After Rejecting Outside Candidates

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The search for a new superintendent for Poland Local Schools continues, as the Board of Education has decided to reissue the posting for the position internally. After previously narrowing down the search to three finalists from other districts, the board has chosen to reopen the process to welcome qualified internal applicants.

Why it matters

Selecting a superintendent is a critical decision for any school district, as the superintendent plays a pivotal role in setting the vision and leading the district forward. Poland's decision to reissue the posting internally suggests they want to ensure they consider all qualified candidates, including those already familiar with the district, before making a final selection.

The details

At a recent board meeting, the Poland Board of Education took comments from the community on what they are looking for in a new superintendent. The board had previously selected Liberty Local Schools Superintendent and current Poland Local Schools Interim Superintendent Andrew Tommelleo, Louisville City Schools Assistant Superintendent Anna Minor, and Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools Superintendent Andreas Johansson as finalists for the position. However, the board has now decided to reissue the posting as an internal opportunity to make it clear they will give full consideration to qualified candidates already within the district.

• The board took community feedback on the superintendent search at a meeting earlier this week.
• The board initially said they would make a decision by the end of this week, but have now chosen to reissue the posting instead.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The board will review applications from internal candidates and make a decision on the new superintendent in the coming weeks.