HYA Senior Associate Edward L McCormick and HYA Associate Caryn Shaw gave a presentation to the Board of Education on February 29th of their findings after gathering information on what characteristics the next superintendent should have through a survey, focus groups, and community forums. 

After seeking input from the Board of Education, students, teachers, parents, staff, and community members through focus groups, interviews, community forums, and a stakeholder survey, the South Orange Maplewood Board of Education seeks an innovative, consensus-builder, equity-centered educational leader who is trustworthy, collaborative, and transparent. 

This report presents the findings of the Leadership Profile Assessment conducted by Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates (HYA) in January and February 2024 for the successor superintendent of the South Orange Maplewood Public School District. The data contained herein were obtained from input the HYA consultants received when they met with individuals and groups in either an interview or focus group setting and from the results of the online survey completed by stakeholders.