West Ada holds ‘listening session’ on superintendent search

The West Ada School District needs a superintendent who is strong in both business and education, district residents told the school board Monday night.

About a dozen people spoke before the board during a listening session as trustees begin a search to replace former superintendent Linda Clark, who abruptly left the district in October.

One parent said a superintendent should be more visible at schools. A new superintendent should be someone who "is willing to engage with the school community," said Miki Wilmonen, a parent with two children in the district.

Coming Wednesday: Statesman reporter Bill Roberts looks at what is at stake in hiring a new West Ada superintendent.

This story was originally published November 30, 2015 at 8:09 PM with the headline "West Ada holds ‘listening session’ on superintendent search."