Spencerport School Superintendent Michael Crumb will retire June 30 after 19 years with the district, and the search process currently underway to find a new superintendent will involve a combined effort between Monroe 2 – Orleans BOCES, the Spencerport Board of Education and community members.
Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES District Superintendent Jo Anne Antonacci serves as the search consultant assisting the Board of Education. She says the process is similar to how it has been in the past – designed to be community-focused with a thorough vetting of the candidates.
“Each search we do is customized to the desires of the Board of Education in each district in order to find the best candidates possible,” Antonacci says.
She explains that Spencerport has a Board of Education which is engaged and supportive of a comprehensive plan to connect with the community and procure feedback from all constituencies.
“The Spencerport Community Feedback Survey is the first opportunity for community members, parents, students and district staff to share their thoughts on what they would like to see in the new superintendent. The survey is available online (www.monroe2boces.org/spencerportsurvey) now through Wednesday, March 8. Meet the Finalist Forums are scheduled for April 10, 11 and 12 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Spencerport High School Performing Arts Center. The feedback from the survey and forums will provide critical input for the Board,” Antonacci says.
The use of a consultant by boards of education is a typical part of a superintendent search, she says.
“A search consultant helps the Board develop a timeline for the process and coordinates all the meetings necessary to adhere to that timeline,” Antonacci explains. “The consultant also assists in the recruitment and in the screening and evaluation of candidates. This includes developing the application and search brochure to advertise the position and performing initial screenings of candidates.”
Local districts and districts across New York State are utilizing superintendent search consultants, she says.
“Monroe 2-Orleans BOCES has conducted dozens of superintendent searches over the years including previous searches for Spencerport. Typically, administrative positions other than superintendent are handled internally by the superintendent or his or her designee,” Antonacci says.
She notes that the Spencerport Central School District and Monroe 2 – Orleans BOCES have enjoyed a close relationship for many years.
“Superintendent Michael Crumb has long been a champion of the services we offer,” Antonacci says. “Mike and Spencerport Board members are valued supporters of Monroe 2- Orleans BOCES. We extend best wishes to Superintendent Crumb in retirement and look forward to the continued partnership with the Spencerport School District and the new superintendent.”
Superintendent Crumb has stated retirement will allow him more time to spend with family and friends and to rekindle former interests and hobbies.
Officials say they hope to have a new superintendent in place on or about July 2017. Updates will be posted on the Spencerport Central School District website and the BOCES 2 website.
