Haxtun Superintendent search gets underway

The search underway for a new superintendent and the possibility of a four-day school week topped discussion at the Tuesday, Feb. 16 Board of Education meeting at Haxtun Schools. Board members met early to allow time for discussion with Randy Zila from McPherson & Jacobson, the executive recruitment and development firm hired to aid with hiring a superintendent to replace Darcy Garretson. Garretson announced her retirement in January.

Two weeks ago, Zila hosted a number of Haxtun stakeholder meetings to gain input on hiring a new superintendent for the coming school year. At the latest board m...