APS Superintendent Search
APS Superintendent Search Finalists
Superintendent Search Timeline
January - March 2026:
January 12th: Dr. Parvey announced her resignation from the district
January 15th: School Committee meets in Executive Session and Open Session and appoints Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Administration Keith Taverna as Interim Superintendent from March 2 - June 30, 2026.
January 30th: School Committee meets with Town and Schools Purchasing Agent, Theresa Peznola, to discuss and vote on submitting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Search Firm
February 12/February 26th: RFP opens/closes
March 10th: School Committee votes unanimously to select New England School Development Council (NESDEC) as firm to conduct the APS superintendent search
March 26th: NESDEC attends their first School Committee meeting to review timeline, screening committee composition, and process
March 30th: NESDEC advertises position & recruitment process through April 29, 2026
March 31st - April 10th: Online survey for APS staff, students, families and Andover community
April 2026
Week of April 13th: NESDEC conducts focus groups/interviews and develops candidate profile
Informal Forums - April 11th & 14th
April 24th: NESDEC presents candidate profile for School Committee approval
May 2026
May 18th: APS Screening Committee recommends finalist candidates to School Committee
May 21st: Finalists announced
Current Activity & Upcoming Milestones
(all dates are approximate and subject to change)
Week of June 8th: finalist interviews
Week of June 15th: Select Superintendent
How Can I Stay Informed?
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Background
In January 2026, the Andover School Committee began discussions regarding a comprehensive search process for a permanent superintendent, with the goal of appointing a new superintendent by July 1, 2026. This process will include extensive feedback and engagement with the community.
In March, following a “Request for Proposal” (RFP) process, the Committee voted to approve the New England School Development Council (NESDEC) to support the district in its executive search process. For over seven decades, NESDEC has assisted school boards and committees in identifying and selecting outstanding leaders who align with the community’s vision and values.
The School Committee’s goal is for the profile of a successful candidate to be determined with input from the Andover community, including parents/guardians, students, educators, administrators, staff and the community at large.