Search for Avery County Schools Superintendent - Updates

The search for the next Superintendent of Avery County Schools is underway. Updates with this process will be posted in this section.

  • Superintendent Application and Advertisement are in the Development Stages (1/21/25)

  • The Superintendent Application and Advertisement are publicly posted  (1/28/25)

  • Your Input Matters in the Search for Our Next Superintendent.

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    Superintendent Survey Link (English):  Avery Co. Schools Survey 

    Superintendent Survey Link (Spanish): https://es.surveymonkey.com/r/P25GNRB

    All surveys must be submitted by Friday, February 21, 2025. (2/6/25)

  •  Our legal firm provided an update on the superintendent search process. The application deadline for the superintendent position is Friday, February 21st, which is also the closing date for the survey.

    As of now, ten applicants have submitted their materials, and we anticipate a few more before the deadline. According to the board’s legal counsel, the candidate pool includes several highly qualified applicants.

    A closed board meeting is scheduled for March 3rd to review and discuss the candidates. (2/19/25)

  • The Board is reviewing the applications and will have another update at the April board meeting. (3/3/25)