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BOARD MOVES FORWARD WITH SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

Posted Date: 10/02/26 (08:39 AM)
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NEWS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE 3 

GILMER COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION

October 2, 2026

 

BOARD MOVES FORWARD WITH SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH

 

The Gilmer County Board of Education continues to work on selecting a new Superintendent of schools. Planning for the search began in August 2026. The Board asked Georgia Leadership Associates to serve as consultants for the search. The position was advertised with an application deadline of September 25, 2026.


The Board conducted an online survey that was completed by 489 community members and school district staff. The Board values community input in this process and appreciates those who took the time to complete the survey. The results from this online survey were closely reviewed by all board members.


On Thursday, October 1, 2026, the Board reviewed sixteen application packets and made plans for the interview process. Interviews will begin this month. After the first round of interviews, the Board may select the top candidates for a second round.


The Board of Education wants to stress the legal requirements for superintendent selection under O.C.G.A. 50-18-72. Once the Board selects a finalist, it will announce who has been selected at least 14 calendar days prior to the meeting at which final action or vote is to be taken on the position. Under the law, the Board can name up to three finalists, but majority of Boards identify a sole finalist. All documents for the position, pertaining to the finalist, shall be subject to inspection and copying. These application documents of the finalist will be released to the media and public.


This release gives the community time to review the qualifications of the finalist before this person is voted on by the Board. The Board shall not be required to release such records of other applicants or persons under consideration. This law brings transparency to the entire process and prevents any Board from selecting a superintendent before the community and media has information about the candidate.