Everett School Board Announces Choice For Superintendent

May 31, 2019

Everett Schools

Dr. Ian Saltzman selected by board, contract to be negotiated, Photo credit: Everett School District.

The Everett School District send out a press release Thursday announcing the School Board’s choice of Dr. Ian Saltzman as new superintendent. The two sides still have to negotiate a contract but here is what was sent out.

After months of gathering community input and completing an extensive national search, Everett Public Schools Board of Directors announce Dr. Ian Saltzman as their selection for the next superintendent.

Saltzman, who was unanimously selected by the board following a three and a half hour closed session deliberation, possesses many of the qualifications and characteristics the board defined before their search began.

“In addition to having experience leading a large district and showing great school academic improvements,” commented Board President Carol Andrews, “Dr. Saltzman is a relationship builder. He is strongly committed to a ‘student first’ philosophy and has an energy and passion we were looking for in our new superintendent.” The 120-day plan presented to the board during the May 29 interview included a significant amount of time spent listening and learning. “There is an honesty and authentic connection he makes with people that will be a great benefit to our community,” Andrews stated.

Saltzman is currently the South Region Superintendent in Palm Beach County School District and has experience as a special education teacher, assistant principal and principal in addition to district leadership. He has a passion for all students reaching their potential and fulfilling their dreams.

The board of directors would like to thank the hundreds of individuals including students, staff, parents and community members who participated in the online surveys, focus groups, and meet and greet sessions.

“The board spent hours last night and this morning reviewing all of the input from the various meet and greet sessions. We are grateful for everyone who took the time to participate and provide input as those comments helped guide our decision to select Dr. Saltzman,” says Board Vice-President Caroline Mason. “Those comments, along with his experience, resume and background served to validate what we observed during his interviews – Dr. Saltzman is the leader we were looking for.”

Saltzman and the board are working on the terms of a tentative agreement which will be finalized at a public meeting in the near future.

For information on the superintendent search process visit the district website.

Clink these links for Dr. Ian Saltzman’s resume and bio.



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