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Recruitment of candidates by HYA
Superintendent Search 2025
In September 2024, Dr. Marty Pollio announced his plans to retire at the end of the school year, after 8 years as superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) has selected Hazard Young Attea Associates (HYA) as the search firm for this important process.
Community Input: Your Voice Matters
We invite students, employees, parents, and the broader Louisville community to help shape the search for the next superintendent. Your input will guide the qualities and priorities we look for in our new leader. By participating, you ensure that the selection process aligns with the needs and values of the community.
Survey Responses are Anonymous.
Please take a few moments to share your thoughts by completing the survey in your preferred language. The survey is open until February 14, 2025.
Search Process Timeline
This timeline is tentative and may change.
February
March
Develop Leadership Profile based on community input
Continue community engagement
Ongoing candidate recruitment
April
Presentation of candidate slate by HYA
Review of applicants by JCBE & Screening Committee
Interview Rounds 1 and 2
JCBE narrows down to finalists
May
Finalist interviews conducted by JCBE & Advisory Committee
Community Forum with finalists
Background checks for finalists
Offer made to selected finalist/contract negotiations
June
Continued contract negotiations
Approval of contract by JCBE
July
New superintendent starts July 1, 2025
Community Engagement Opportunities
We want to hear from you! Please join representatives from Hazard Young Attea Associates for one of the community engagement events below:
Saturday, February 15, 2025
10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Parents/Public Focus Group #1
Location: Academy @ Shawnee
12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Parents/Public Focus Group #2
Location: Ballard High School