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Iowa City Community School District work session, date not confirmed yet

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Iowa City board hears from two finalist superintendent search firms at work session 0:09

  • The board heard from two finalist superintendent search firms at a work session, with each given 20 minutes to answer the board's questions. 0:09
  • Questions posed to a search firm covered the use of AI in vetting resumes, how many other searches it would run alongside the district's and its involvement in final contract negotiations. 0:36
  • In a discussion afterward, one board member said they would prefer a firm with expertise in Iowa, and another board member said HYA appeared to expect to do more in-person focus group work. 50:25
  • One board member said the decision should be made at the board table, and the meeting ended with a motion to adjourn. 54:02

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Item by item (5)
  1. Call to order 0:09
    • The work session was called to order on October 27 to hear from two finalist superintendent search firms, each given 20 minutes. 0:09
  2. First search firm presentation 0:36
    • A presenter said the firm does not rely on AI but uses it to find background information such as negative press, and then sorts applicants into three tiers. 0:49
    • Mitch Lingo asked how the firm's 2-year guarantee would work if the board majority changed, and a presenter said that could be addressed in the final contract. 10:30
  3. Second search firm presentation 23:33
    • A presenter said the firm does not use AI for anything candidate-related but uses it for tasks such as drafting interview questions. 24:35
    • A presenter said the firm would start with a survey in multiple languages and follow with in-person community forums. 34:48
    • Asked about a facilitated first-year evaluation, a presenter said it is usually an add-on. 40:27
  4. Board discussion of search firms 43:08
    • Mitch Lingo said they had enjoyed working with Brent Meyer Services and had appreciated the firm's work. 46:34
    • One board member said whoever takes the job would spend significant time dealing with the SPRC and the Iowa Department of Education, and that they would prefer a group with expertise in Iowa. 50:25
    • Jennifer Horn-Frasier said both firms described surveys but HYA appeared to expect more in-person focus group work. 51:47
  5. Adjournment 55:27
    • A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. 55:27

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Video: posted by the district as “Board Work Session - 10/27/26”