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Superintendent Search Process

On February 4, 2026, the Board of Education announced the creation of an ad hoc committee (Committee) consisting of President Craighead and Member Benitez to assist the Board in the Superintendent search process. The Committee will report to the full Board, who will take all actions. Further, the Board requested that the Committee obtain at least 3 or more quotes for a statewide search from search firms to bring back to the Board for review and consideration. The Board is intending to complete the Superintendent appointment process by June 30, 2026.

To keep the staff, community, and public informed of the Board’s progress on conducting its search for the next Superintendent, the Committee requested a standing item at each Board meeting to provide updates on the Superintendent search process.

Information for LBUSD Superintendent Applicants

Deadline: Applications must be completed and returned via email by 12:00 noon on May 4, 2026.

The Deadline to apply is now closed.

View Applicant Information for the Position of LBUSD Superintendent

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Superintendent Search Executive Summary
Superintendent Search Executive Summary (PDF)

Posted 5/8/2026
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Superintendent Search Timeline
Superintendent Search Timeline

Updated 4/24/2026
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Board Agenda Items

Superintendent Search Update
Board of Education Meeting
May 18, 2026

 

Superintendent Search Update
Board of Education Meeting
April 15, 2026

 

Superintendent Search Update
Board of Education Meeting
March 18, 2026

 

Superintendent Search - Panel Discussion
Board of Education Workshop
March 18, 2026

Board Selects Superintendent Search Firm
Board of Education Meeting
March 4, 2026

 

Hiring Update
Board of Education Meeting
February 18, 2026

 

Hiring Update
Board of Education Meeting
February 4, 2026

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Superintendent Baker Announces Retirement

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