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Congratulations are in order for Mr. Kevin Hogan! Last week, Mr. Hogan was randomly chosen to win a free two-year lease at Two Light Luxury Apartments as a part of the Kansas City Power & Light District partnership with KCPSEF.

KCPS Board Announces Community Engagement for the Superintendent Search

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The Kansas City Public Schools Board of Directors. Front row, from left: Kandace Buckner, Tanesha Ford, Marvia Jones. Back row: Nate Hogan, Jennifer Wolfsie, Manny Abarca, Rita Cortés.

 

Kansas City, MO – Kansas City Public Schools is conducting a nationwide search for its next superintendent and has contracted with an executive search firm to lead the search.

The KCPS Board of Directors is charged with hiring the new superintendent. On Oct. 26, 2022, the School Board contracted executive search firm JG Consulting to conduct a nationwide search for the next superintendent of schools. JG Consulting has a proven record of recruiting highly qualified education candidates across the United States.

“KCPS is on the move, and after returning our district to full accreditation on Jan. 11, 2022, our Board is excited about the opportunity of hiring our next superintendent. We are seeking a highly qualified leader to move the district forward by accelerating academic achievement, improving the overall student experience and ensuring KCPS graduates are ready to take advantage of the life-changing career opportunities that await them,” KCPS Board Chair Nate Hogan said.

As part of the search process, the KCPS Board of Directors will place a very high emphasis on community engagement. The community’s voice will be critical in helping define the leadership characteristics, qualities and qualifications of our next superintendent. In December, the Board will engage parents, staff, students and a range of community stakeholders  to ensure the viewpoints of a broad cross-section of the Kansas City community are represented. Updates regarding community engagement, as well as other aspects of the hiring process, will be shared on the Superintendent Search website, during regularly scheduled Board meetings and other channels as appropriate.

“Thoroughly and effectively engaging our community will be critical to ensuring we identify the right candidate for the right time in KCPS’ history. Our students, teachers, families, staff and community deserve nothing less,” Mr. Hogan said.

The Board will begin by engaging small groups of stakeholders next week, followed by in-person town hall meetings on Dec. 12 and 13. A complete list of dates and times can be found on the Superintendent Search website.

 

Superintendent Search website: www.kcpublicschools.org/suptsearch