ACPS Superintendent Search
Updated—Feb. 2, 2023
Reports from McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C Executive Recruitment and Development
- Stakeholder Input Report for ACPS
- Stakeholder Input Report for ACPS (Español)
- Stakeholder Questions (Español)
Updated—Jan. 25, 2023
McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C Executive Recruitment and Development, the consultant engaged by the Alexandria City School Board in the search for a permanent superintendent, has developed this brochure about Alexandria City Public Schools to share with candidates who apply for the position.
Updated Jan. 17, 2023
Thank you to all stakeholders who participated in the survey and shared your input with the Alexandria School Board as we select a permanent superintendent.
Previous Message—Dec. 22, 2022
The stakeholder survey for input into the search for a permanent ACPS superintendent closed at midnight on Dec. 21, 2022
Previous Message—Dec. 9, 2022
The Alexandria School Board has begun the process for engaging in an intensive search for a new superintendent to lead our school system. McPherson & Jacobson, L.L.C Executive Recruitment and Development has been engaged as the consultant in the search and they will assist the School Board in identifying and screening candidates for the position.
We are moving forward at a very productive pace and have crafted a thorough and thoughtful process that will lead to the appointment of a new superintendent to guide our school division. Our goal is always to sustain and maintain a positive culture of learning by being student-oriented and data-driven.
As this process is underway, we will carry forward our mission and build on our strengths with the goal of appointing a permanent superintendent by the end of March 2023, in alignment with the timeline proposed below. The timeline includes opportunities for meaningful input from staff, families and the community. Your feedback will be encouraged and considered as we embark on the task of selecting the next superintendent to lead our ACPS community.
Interested parties may view the job description and application process (PDF). As always, thank you for your continued support of our collective ACPS community.
Search Timeline
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Dec. 9–Dec. 22, 2022 |
Stakeholder surveys |
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| Dec. 14 and 15, 2022 | Discussions with high school students, Central Office staff and school staff, PTAC, Board advisory committees, city staff and leaders, community groups and leaders. |
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Jan. 6–Jan. 15, 2023 |
Stakeholder survey reopened for additional feedback. |
| Jan. 2023 | Stakeholder report posted |
| Feb. 9, 2023 | Closing date for applications |
| March 2023 | Finalist interviews |
| April 2023 | Selection of new superintendent |
| July 1, 2023 | Permanent position begins |
Interim Superintendent Search
Alexandria City School Board Appoints Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt as Interim Superintendent
Updated July 28, 2022
The Alexandria City School Board today appointed Dr. Melanie Kay-Wyatt as the interim superintendent for Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), effective Sept. 1, 2022, at a special called School Board meeting. Kay-Wyatt is currently the ACPS chief of human resources, having joined the school division in July 2021 and served previously as the ACPS acting chief of human resources and the executive director of human resources. She is the second Black female interim superintendent at ACPS.
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Updated June 30, 2022
Superintendent Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr. has notified the Alexandria City School Board that he will resign from his position as the division-wide leader of Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS), effective August 31, 2022. As a result, the School Board and the ACPS community will be engaging in an intensive search for a new superintendent to lead our school system. We will move forward at the pace necessary for conducting a thorough and thoughtful process leading to the appointment of a new superintendent to guide our school division to continued success and sustain our positive culture of learning.
As this process is underway, we will carry forward our mission and build on our strengths with the goal of a July 28, 2022, appointment of an interim superintendent in alignment with the following proposed timeline. The timeline includes time designated for input from staff, families and the community. Your feedback will be encouraged and considered as an interim superintendent, who can support the transition throughout the new school year, is sought and as the search for Dr. Gregory C. Hutchings, Jr.’s permanent successor is conducted.
Interested applicants may apply from June 30, 2022 to July 8, 2022 (by 11:59 PM EST). Thank you for your continued support of our collective ACPS Community.
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