Superintendent Search
Timeline*
November 20, 2024: Dr. Toback announces he will retire July 30, 2025.
November 2024: Board of Education interviews with selected superintendent firms.
December 10, 2024: Board of Education selects Comegno Education Institute for Superintendent Search
January 17, 2025: BOE sends letter to Community and shares Comegno Education Institute Survey Link. Click HERE for the Survey Link.
January 17, 2025: BOE Announces Dates of Focus Groups/Open Forums to be conducted by Comegno Education Institute
January 27, 28 & 30, 2025: Open Forums for Parents/ Community
February 3, 2025: Open Forum for Staff
February 4, 2025: Open Forum for SEPAG/SPA
February 5, 2025: Open Forum for WTPS Administration
February 2025: Online Survey Feedback from Community Made Available to Public
March 2025: Comegno Education Institute Interview and Vet Candidates
March 2025: Top Candidates Interviews
March 2025: BOE Informs Community of Candidate Selection Progress
April 2025: Board Selects their Top Choice and Negotiates Contract with Selected Candidate
April 2025: BOE Takes Formal Action on New Superintendent's Contract
May 1, 2025: New Superintendent Named
August 1, 2025: New Superintendent Starts
*The Board reserves the right to change the timeline
January 17, 2025
Dear Wayne Township Public Schools Community:
As you may be aware, we are beginning the critical process of selecting a new superintendent for our district, and the Board of Education wants to ensure that the voices of our students, parents, staff, and community members are heard. The selection of a new superintendent is one of the most significant responsibilities we, as a Board of Education, have, and we are committed to making this a transparent, inclusive, and community-driven process.
We invite you to become actively involved by sharing your thoughts, concerns and hopes for the future of our school district. Your input will help guide us in identifying the qualities and qualifications we seek in our next leader, as well as the vision we all want to build together for the success of our students.
Here are some of the ways you can get involved:
Surveys: An online survey is a great way to start the process. It will be available for all stakeholders to share their perspectives on the qualities and attributes they believe are most important for our next superintendent. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey by clicking HERE.
Parents of K-8: We encourage you to work with your child to complete this Student Survey (K-8 parents should submit answers after discussing the questions with their children):
Parents of High School Students: We will be asking high school students to share their thoughts with us as well. They will be given time in school to complete a short survey asking their thoughts on our new leader.
Community Forums and Listening Sessions: We will host a series of forums where you can speak directly to the search consultants and board members and provide feedback. Click HERE for more information and to RSVP.
Updates: The school district included a Superintendent Search tab on our website, and that is your easy one-click way to receive news and information about the search. The district newsletter will also include news about the search process.
We are dedicated to ensuring that our new superintendent deeply understands our community’s values, challenges, and aspirations. We can help shape a strong future for our students and district.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to our schools. We look forward to hearing from you and working together throughout this process.
Sincerely,
Donald Pavlak, Jr.
President
Wayne Board of Education
Note: All responses are confidential and will be used to create a leadership profile for our search. The deadline to complete the surveys is Saturday, January 25th.
Upcoming:
CommunityOpen Forum Opportunities Click HERE to RSVP
*note that if you sign up for our Zoom session, you will receive a link on the day of the Zoom
Monday, January 27 - Wayne Hills HS 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tuesday, January 28 - Wayne Valley HS 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Thursday, January 30 - Zoom 6:00pm -7:00pm
Wayne SEPAG/Wayne SPA Community Forum for WTPS Superintendent Search Click here to RSVP to the SEPAG/SPA session
*note: You will receive a Zoom link on the day of the forum.
Tuesday, February 4 - Zoom 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Stakeholder Feedback Results
FAQs