MPS Superintendent Search
Selecting the right superintendent to lead our district is one of the most important roles we have as school board members. As you might know, this past May we approved a partnership with the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA) to help facilitate the search for our district’s next school leader. With a team of experienced professionals assisting us, we are confident we will find an education professional who will help our district continue forward on its path to success.
As we begin the search for our next superintendent, it is our top priority to hear from you! We would like to hear from you about the characteristics, qualities and experiences you value in a superintendent, ensuring that we select a candidate who reflects our district’s goals, mission and ideals.
Parents, students, staff and community members are invited to attend focus groups Wednesday, Sept. 18 in the Miami High School Lecture Hall, located at 2000 E. Central Ave.
The focus group schedule is below:
- 10 a.m. – Community and Business Leaders
- 11:30 a.m. – Admin
- 1 p.m. – Central Office Staff
- 3:45 p.m. – Staff
- 5:30 p.m. – Community/Parent
This face-to-face opportunity will allow you to meet with OSSBA representatives and voice your thoughts on what type of education leader you would like to see as our next superintendent.
In addition to the focus groups, we would also like to invite you to participate in a brief, online survey beginning Thursday, Sept. 19. Located on the district’s website – miamiwardogs.com – the survey will be available until Friday, Oct. 4.
OSSBA works with other school board associations throughout the country to ensure a competitive candidate pool. The non-profit organization has partnered with several Oklahoma school districts of all sizes to perform superintendent searches, including
Newcastle, Vinita and Oklahoma City. OSSBA assists districts with advertising openings, recruiting potential candidates, furnishing an online application management system, and providing guidance and support throughout the search process.
Please know that throughout every step of the search process we will be thinking about what is best for our students, our staff and our community. We hope you will take time to participate in the survey and focus group, and as always, thank you for your support of the Miami Wardogs!