Superintendent Search Update

Dear Redmond School District Community,

Superintendent Cline will retire this coming June, and the Board of Directors has begun the search for our next Superintendent, who will begin July 1, 2027. The first step included interviewing and selecting a search firm, and the Board has selected Human Capital Enterprises to support us in this important work.

Choosing a new superintendent is the most important decision a school board can make. For all of us, it’s personal. We care deeply about the Redmond School District, and we are committed to finding the right person to serve as the next leader serving our students, families, staff, and community. We are also committed to a transparent process that keeps our staff and community informed. 

We want to share what has been put in place so far, where we are in the process, and what you can expect in the months ahead.

1. Planning Phase — COMPLETE
The Board requested and reviewed proposals from search firms and selected Human Capital Enterprises (HCE) in August. At a special Board meeting on Wednesday, September 30, the Board met with HCE consultants and finalized the Superintendent Search Timeline, which will soon be available on the Redmond Schools website.

2. Engagement Phase — IN PROCESS | October 12-28, 2026
We are now preparing opportunities for staff, families, students, and community members to provide input about the qualities, experience, and leadership characteristics most important in our next Superintendent. That input will be used to develop the Next Superintendent Criteria, which will guide both recruitment and the Board’s consideration of candidates.

Please watch for additional information soon about how you can participate, including opportunities through focus groups and a community-wide survey.

3. Recruiting Phase | November–December 2026
Human Capital Enterprises will conduct broad outreach and actively recruit candidates whose backgrounds, skills, experience, and leadership qualities align with the Next Superintendent Criteria approved by the Board.

4. Selection Phase | January–February 2027
Candidates will participate in multiple stages of interviews and undergo extensive reference and background reviews. The Board anticipates conducting in-person finalist interviews in late January and identifying a lone finalist in early February.

5. Transition Phase | March–June 2027
Although the new Superintendent will officially begin on July 1, 2027, transition and onboarding activities will begin well before then. We anticipate opportunities for our staff and community to meet and welcome our new Superintendent during this period.

We are also creating a Superintendent Search page on the Redmond School District website, where the timeline, opportunities for participation, updates, and other information will be available throughout the search.

The Board appreciates your interest in this important process. We look forward to hearing from you during the engagement phase and will continue to provide updates as the search progresses.

Sincerely,

Liz Goodrich
On behalf of the Redmond School District Board of Directors