Superintendent Search

Overview

The Governing Board of the San Marcos Unified School District has initiated the process of hiring the district’s next superintendent to ensure a smooth transition of leadership takes place prior to Dr. Holt's departure. Details of the search process will be provided to district stakeholders directly via email and on this web page. 

Selection Process

The Governing Board has retained advisors Dr. Suzette Lovely and Ms. Beverly Hempstead from Education Support Services (ESS) to engage in a confidential search to recruit the most highly qualified candidate to serve as San Marcos Unified School District's next superintendent. For more information regarding the selection process, please contact:

Dr. Suzette Lovely - [email protected]
Ms. Beverly Hempstead - [email protected]

To view the job posting, please visit EDJOIN. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM (PST) on 2/26/2021.

Timeline

SMUSD Superintendent Search Process and Timelines
Proceso de búsqueda y plazos del Superintendente de SMUSD_Español

Survey

The Governing Board of the San Marcos Unified School District sought staff and community input in its search for a new superintendent. This survey was designed to gather your perceptions about the state of the district along with the experiences and characteristics you believe are important for the incoming superintendent to possess. 

The survey was conducted by Education Support Services (ESS). All individual responses remained anonymous. The survey closed at 5:00 PM (PST) on 1/31/2021.

Announcement of SMUSD's Next Superintendent 

On April 21, 2021, the San Marcos Unified Board of Trustees approved an employment contract with long-time educator, Dr. Andy Johnsen, to serve as the District's next Superintendent.

Press Release