13 candidates seek Lauderdale County School District superintendent seat
Published 1:02 pm Thursday, May 3, 2018
- file photo The Lauderdale County School Board is looking for a successor to Randy Hodges, who is retiring this summer. A forum for parents to share what they want in a leader for the district is planned for 5:15 p.m. on March 8 at Northeast Middle School.
The Lauderdale County School Board District is moving ahead in their effort to find a successor to Superintendent Randy Hodges, who is retiring June 30.
The board met Wednesday in closed session to further discuss candidates in the running for the post.
Mississippi law now requires county school boards to appoint superintendents, who were previously elected by voters.
Board members are hoping to have the field of candidates narrowed down and a superintendent in place by early June. The position pays $120,439 annually.
The board hired the Mississippi School Board Association to help narrow down the field of candidates, Once a decision is made, the board will announce the new superintendent after all the other candidates are notified, according to board president Barbara Jones. Board members are using a detailed report and materials from the MSBA to determine the next course of action.
Interviews will be conducted May 14-18 with 13 vying for the position; ten men and three women, six with doctorate degrees.
