Eugene School District 4J is seeking a new superintendent. The board hopes to name a new superintendent in spring 2015.
To begin the search process, the Eugene School Board has selected an executive search consultant and appointed a citizen screening committee.
The committee will review and interview applicants and determine a list of semifinalists to be recommended to the school board. The school board will select and interview semifinalists and finalists and then make a hiring decision.
Committee Members
The committee roster includes a variety of the Eugene community and the district’s stakeholders, including district staff, parents, business leaders, and other community members.
- Bob Anderson, retired principal
- BJ Blake, 4J MAPS (managers, administrators, professionals & supervisors association) president
- Bob Chandler, parent, business owner
- Greg Evans, city councilor
- Dave Hauser, Chamber of Commerce president
- Kathie Hledik, Lane Community College math dean
- Robin Holmes, University of Oregon vice president for student affairs
- Laurie McCaskill, Gilham Elementary teacher
- Jay Namyet, University of Oregon Foundation, Eugene Education Foundation
- Eileen Nittler, parent leader, Stand for Children, 4J Equity Committee member
- Thomas Anil Oommen, education professor, 4J Equity Committee member
- Marshall Peter, Direction Service executive director
- Jon Ruiz, Eugene city manager
- Tad Shannon, Eugene Education Association (EEA) president
- Jo Ann Smith, Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 1 (OSEA) president
- Evangelina Sundgrenz, 4J Budget Committee member
Learn More
Superintendent Search Overview
Process & Timeline
Public Input
Documents & Materials