Superintendent Search 2023-24

  • Thank you for visiting the Superintendent Search portion of the West Milford Township Public School District’s website.   The WMTBOE will provide updates here regarding progress on the search for West Milford’s next educational leader.   Please note that some board members are conflicted from participating in the search due to familial relationships with WMTPS employees.  

    You will find key dates and announcements posted on this page throughout the search. The Board is committed to transparent communication with our school stakeholders, while keeping all confidential information completely confidential.   We are excited to begin partnering with you in the search for our new, permanent Superintendent of Schools!

    The search is being facilitated by Kathleen Helewa of Kathleen Helewa Educational Associates, LLC.  Ms. Helewa has worked with the West Milford Board of Education since 2016, and she is pleased to answer any questions regarding the process.  https://www.khelewaconsulting.com/contact  

    Thank you for your support of the West Milford Township Board of Education in this important undertaking! 

    Key Dates in the Search
    October 18—30  Online Input surveys community available for all WMTPS stakeholders
    November 14  In-person input sessions for all WMTPS stakeholders
    December 4 – January 5, 2024  Position advertisement posted and applications gathered 
    January 20, 2024  Board* review of candidates
    Week of January 24, 2024  The Board* met on Saturday, January 20 with our Search Consultant to review fully the application materials submitted by all of the candidates for Superintendent.  We are proud of the high level of talent of the educational leaders who are drawn to serve as Superintendent of West Milford Schools.  The Board* selected nine highly qualified candidates for first-round interviews. 
    Week of February 11, 2024  The Board* conducted first-round interviews with nine impressive candidates on January 29, 31, and February 1.  Four candidates who were selected by the Board* will return for second round interviews.   We are grateful for the time and investment of all of the candidates for the position of West Milford Superintendent of Schools.  Our interview process comprises three rounds of interviews, and we hope to hold final interviews by the last week of February.  As always,we appreciate our school community's support and look forward to continuing to share  our progress with our stakeholders as we move through the search. 
    Week of February 26, 2024  The Board* has completed the final interview rounds in the  Superintendent search.   A robust reference check on our finalist is also an essential step in the Search and is underway.  We are currently in negotiations with our finalist on an employment contract, which must be approved by the Passaic County Executive Superintendent. We look forward to sharing more news with our stakeholders when that process is complete. 
    March 28, 2024  The non-conflicted* members of the West Milford Township Board of Education are pleased to announce that we intend to appoint in public session on Thursday, March 28 Dr. Brian Kitchin as the next Superintendent of Schools for the West Milford Township School District. 
    July 1, 2024  Anticipated start date for new Superintendent of West Milford Township Schools

    *  Please note that some board members are conflicted from participating in the search due to familial relationships with WMTPS employees.  

Announcements

  • The non-conflicted* members of the West Milford Township Board of Education are pleased to announce that we intend to appoint in public session on Thursday, March 28 Dr. Brian Kitchin as the next Superintendent of Schools for the West Milford Township School District. 
     
    Over a series of three interviews, close examination of his credentials and experience, and a comprehensive reference check, Dr. Kitchin impressed all of the Board members throughout our search process with his student focus, his achievements in building teacher and administrator capacity, his financial acuity, and his commitment to community.  We are thrilled to be welcoming a dynamic, innovative, and visionary leader to our school district.  We look forward to introducing Dr. Kitchin to all of our stakeholders at our public meeting on March 28 and in scheduled visits with school district stakeholders. 

    Our meeting on March 28 begins at 7pm in the Macopin School Cafeteria.  Light refreshments will be served.   We hope you can join us! 
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