Help pick the next APS superintendent. The board is hiring a new superintendent for 2024, and is seeking input from the community.
The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education is hiring a new superintendent and wants community input in the APS superintendent search.
The current superintendent, Scott Elder, will leave APS when his contract expires June 30, 2024. The board plans to have a replacement by July 1.
APS board President Yolanda Montoya-Cordova said in an open letter published in the Albuquerque Journal that the superintendent is responsible for day-to-day operations of the school district, developing a spending plan, and improving outcomes for Albuquerque students.
Albuquerque residents can voice their opinions on the superintendent selection a couple of ways.
Take the Online Survey
The online survey is available from November 8–22, 2023. APS board members will use input from this survey as they evaluate applicants for the superintendent position.
Take the superintendent search online survey here: https://www.aps.edu/about-us/board/superintendent-search/online-survey-and-community-input
Attend the APS Superintendent Search Event at Manzano High
At the Manzano High School Fall Community Event, attendees can talk with APS board members about what they would like to see from the next superintendent. The board will also present information on
- Student Outcomes Focused Governance
- The Board’s Goals and Guardrails
- The District’s Strategic Plan
When: Thursday, November 16, 2023, 6 to 8pm.
Where: Manzano High School at 12200 Lomas Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112.
What else:
Light refreshments will be served.
Interpretation services will be available.
Drawing for giveaways at the end of the event.
Event Link: https://www.aps.edu/about-us/board/superintendent-search/events/manzano-high-school-fall-community-event
. . . it’s so important for us to get it right when we hire our next superintendent. We need your help.
—Yolanda Montoya-Cordova, President, APS Board of Education
The job application for the APS superintendent is posted. The deadline to apply for the job is December 12, 2023. The board plans to have a candidate selected by the end of January.
APS Superintendent Position Application: https://macnjake.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=279
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