Dear EWSD Families and Community,
On behalf of our Board, thank you for your active participation in the search for the next superintendent of the Essex Westford School District. As we enter the interview stage of our search, we want to share an important opportunity for you to participate in this process.
The Board would like to include parents, caregivers, staff, students, and community members in the interview process. To achieve this, we are forming multiple interview panels to engage with our top two or three finalists during the selection process. We welcome anyone interested in participating on the panel to volunteer. Please see additional details below about the panel selection process:
Who can volunteer to participate?
EWSD students, parents and caregivers, staff members, and community members may volunteer to participate
How will individuals be selected?
The Board will select four panels of 8-12 people who represent the diversity of our community
What will panelists need to do?
Participate in two virtual planning sessions on January 30 and February 5
Meet with the finalists in person on interview day tentatively scheduled for February 12
Provide feedback to the Board via a survey
Protect the confidentiality of the process
How can I sign up?
Complete this form to nominate yourself or someone you know
Submit nominations by noon on Friday, January 17
Can I participate if I am not on the panel?
You can still help us by submitting interview questions that you would like the panel to consider.
Submit your questions here, also by noon on Friday, January 24
Thank you again for your participation up to this point and in this stage of the process. Your voice matters, and we look forward to your continued engagement in the selection of our next superintendent.
Sincerely,
Robert Carpenter
Essex Westford School District Board Chair