Schools

The Latest on A-B's Superintendent Search

Public forums, job description and more posted at ABSuptSearch.com.

As Acton-Boxborough embarks on the search for the district's next superintendent of schools, the Transitional School Committee is inviting the community to get involved in he process. 

It starts with a website, ABSuptSearch.com, which is updated with the latest information about the superintendent search process, including the job posting, background and a community survey that goes live Nov. 4. 

Also on Nov. 4, the Transitional School Committee, with the assistance of search firm Future Management Systems, will host a series of community meetings to solicit input in the search process.

Each of the forums will have specific focus groups, but will be open to all members of the Acton and Boxborough Communities at the following times and locations: 

  • 2 to 3:15 p.m. on Nov. 4 at RJ Grey Library; Focus Group: A-B staff 
  • 3:30 to 4:45 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Blanchard Library; Focus Group: Blanchard staff 
  • 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 4 at Blanchard Library; Focus Group: Boxborough community
  • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 5 at A-B; Focus Group: Administrators/Central Office 
  • 3 to 4:15 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Parker Damon Building; Focus Group: Acton Public Schools staff
  • 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 5 at Acton Memorial Library; Focus Group: Acton community 
The search for Acton-Boxborough's next superintendent initiated after current Superintendent Stephen Mills announced his retirement plans at the start of the school year. Additionally, it comes as Acton-Boxborough prepares to come together as a single K-12 school district. 

For more information on the superintendent search and how you can get involved, head over to ABSuptSearch.com. 


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