Search for LSR7 leader has included community involvement meetings and survey
The Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education has selected four finalists for the position of school district superintendent following a comprehensive search this fall. Candidates are Dr. David Buck, superintendent, Wright City School District; Dr. Emily Miller, interim superintendent, Lee’s Summit R-7 School District; Dr. Scott Spurgeon, superintendent, Riverview Gardens School District; and Dr. Jami Jo Thompson, superintendent, Norfolk School District in Nebraska.
Superintendent search firm McPherson and Jacobson is hosting community engagement sessions regarding the search for LSR7’s next superintendent this week.
The sessions, which are being held at every high school and the Missouri Innovation Campus, are an opportunity for staff, families and community members to share feedback and perspectives regarding the search for the school district’s next leader.
There are three remaining community stakeholder meetings scheduled for this week.
The Lee’s Summit R-7 Board of Education has selected a search firm to support their efforts in seeking a superintendent for the 2020-2021 school year. The Board of Education will work with McPherson and Jacobson LLC for assistance during this process.
At their August 5, 2019, meeting, the Board of Education approved several items of note regarding an Interim Superintendent search, a permanent Superintendent search and administrative positions for the 2019-2020 school year.
