The Palo Alto Unified School District has closed its superintendent application and used a lottery to select a 20-person panel of parents, students, and staff to interview candidates. - Over 32 applications were received for the position.
- Community input from surveys and interviews highlighted desires for transparency, mental health support, and equity. - The panel will conduct interviews on May 30-31, with the board selecting a new superintendent in early June.
The new hire is expected to start on July 1, following two abrupt leadership departures that sparked calls for change.