Hicks Calls For Public To Participate In Superintendent Selection Process

Tucson Unified School District Governing Board President Michael Hicks is calling on the public to participate in the superintendent search forums. The forums begin Monday, August 14, 2017 and each forum will feature one of the four finalists.

Hicks is concerned about reports from the public that his fellow board members have attempted to exercise undue influence on the selection process. He is calling on his colleagues to refrain from giving any appearance that the process, under the leadership of Dr. Nic Clement, will be controlled by any particular faction.

“Each Board member was able to choose representatives to participate in the selection process. Dr. Clement has been dedicated to a process that provides all parties and equal seat at the table. Our chosen representatives worked diligently and in a highly collaborative manner. If at this point, the factions work to undermine each other rather than focus on hiring the strongest candidate for the job, we have wasted everyone’s time,” stated Hicks.

“Early on I recommended a plan going forward. Each faction took exception to it for various stated reasons, and some unstated political interests. Since then, Dr. Clement has strived to ensure that the Board members are informed of the progress. He has made sure that their interests, and those of their constituents were served. We have seen the results of politicized searches, and we cannot afford another one,” concluded Hicks.

The first three forums will be held at Catalina High School. The fourth and final forum will be held at Sahuaro High School:

  • Monday, August 14, 2017
  • Stephen Trejo
  • 7:00 p.m. –  9:00 p.m. at Catalina School Auditorium, 3645 E. Pima St.
  • Tuesday, August 15, 2017
  • Maria Marin
  • 7:00 p.m. –  9:00 p.m. at Catalina School Auditorium, 3645 E. Pima St.
  • Wednesday, August `16, 2017
  • Gabriel Trujillo
  • 7:00 p.m. –  9:00 p.m. at Catalina School Auditorium, 3645 E. Pima St.
  • Thursday, August 17, 2017
  • Dr. Donna Hargens
  • 7:00 p.m. –  9:00 p.m. at Sahuaro High School Auditorium, 545 N Camino Seco
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