The Board and Screening Committee have been reviewing aspirant application materials since April 18.
The Board and Screening Committee met jointly on April 24 in closed session to review aspirant profiles and hear a presentation on the aspirants provided by the search firm.
The Board and Screening Committee both passed motions in open session authorizing the search firm to offer in-person interviews to the six (6) aspirants identified in the closed session.
The search firm will be reaching out to the identified aspirants to offer an in-person interview with both the Board and Screening Committee.
The interviews will take place in closed session within the next 14 days and at a time and place that will be announced at least 24 hours in advance.
Further details regarding the search process will be forthcoming.
Superintendent Search 2025
In September 2024, Dr. Marty Pollio announced his plans to retire at the end of the school year, after 8 years as superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). The Jefferson County Board of Education (JCBE) has selected Hazard Young Attea Associates (HYA) as the search firm for this important process.
Superintendent Search Updates
Community Input: Your Voice Matters
We invite students, employees, parents, and the broader Louisville community to help shape the search for the next superintendent. Your input will guide the qualities and priorities we look for in our new leader. By participating, you ensure that the selection process aligns with the needs and values of the community.
The Survey is Now Closed.
The survey closed February 14, 2025. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
Search Process Timeline
This timeline is tentative and may change.
February
Post job application
Community engagement
Recruitment of candidates by HYA
March
Develop Leadership Profile based on community input
Continue community engagement
Ongoing candidate recruitment
April
Presentation of candidate slate by HYA
Review of applicants by JCBE & Screening Committee
Interview Rounds 1 and 2
JCBE narrows down to finalists
May
Finalist interviews conducted by JCBE & Advisory Committee
Community Forum with finalists
Background checks for finalists
Offer made to selected finalist/contract negotiations
June
Continued contract negotiations
Approval of contract by JCBE
July
New superintendent starts July 1, 2025
Community Engagement Opportunities
Members of the public along with students, staff, and other stakeholders joined representatives from Hazard Young Attea Associates for community engagement events in February.