The Las Cruces Public Schools Board of Education is seeking input on how to proceed with its search for an interim superintendent.
Meanwhile, the appeal hearing for Sonia Diaz, who was fired several weeks ago from her job as superintendent, has been set for Jan. 17. The hearing will be closed to the public, unless Diaz requests that it be open.
All three options being considered for the process to select an interim superintendent involve significant input from an advisory committee; however, the degree of that involvement and the speed of the process vary depending on the option selected. A chart comparing the options can be viewed by clicking here.
The search will begin with the school board’s next meeting, held on Jan. 16 at 5 p.m., but could end as early as Feb. 2 and as late as March 6, depending on the option selected. The school board election will be held Feb. 6, and new board members will be sworn in March 1.
One of the options would allow the new board to make the final decision on who becomes interim superintendent. The other two would have existing board members make the decision.
The district is asking that those who are interested review the three options and e-mail feedback to ohawkins@lcps.k12.nm.us by Jan. 9.