The Southeast Polk Community School District is pleased to provide an update on the status of the superintendent search and the next phases of the process.

Monday, Feb. 9, 2026

Application Closed

The Southeast Polk Community School District has officially closed the application phase of its superintendent search. A total of 20 applications were received, representing a strong and diverse pool of candidates. 

Next Steps

The Southeast Polk School Board has reviewed the candidate materials and will conduct 8 screening interviews on February 12 and 13 to identify finalists. Formal interviews with selected finalists are scheduled for February 25.

Superintendent Survey Summary

Grundmeyer Leader Services has provided a summary of the responses to our community-wide Superintendent Survey. The results are available on our website: https://www.southeastpolk.org/superintendent-search/

The Board remains committed to a comprehensive, transparent, and student-centered hiring process that aligns with district priorities and community expectations. Additional updates will be shared as the search progresses.