Senior Associate: Scott Winch scottwinch@hyasearch.com
Vice President: Mike Richie mikerichie@hyasearch.com
Search Assistant: Stacy Richie
Superintendent Search
Superintendent Candidates
All Application Materials Due by Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Apply Now! https://hyasearch.com/job/superintendent-somerset-wi/
Hazard, Young, and Attea (HYA)
The Somerset School Board is pleased to partner with Hazard, Young, and Attea (HYA), a national consulting firm, in the search for the next Superintendent for the School District of Somerset. In March, 2025 Superintendent Shannon Donnelly announced her resignation following 13 years of service to the District and Community. The Board plans to select a permanent superintendent by [date], 2025.
This search starts with posting for the position and planning sessions with HYA. In the coming days, weeks, and months, the group will work to connect with stakeholders and gather information from the community on what Somerset is looking for in our next Superintendent.
Please return to this page often for updates, information, and progress in the search for our next Superintendent.
Anticipated Search Timeline
April 24 - May 8
Online Survey
Focus Groups
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Sunday, May 4, 2025 (virtual)
Wednesday, May 7, 2025 (virtual)
May 15
Slate of candidates presented to the Board
May 19 - 20
First Round Interviews
May 27
Finalists day in the District
May 27
Board conducts final interviews
May 28
Superintendent’s hiring approved and announced
July 1, 2025
Superintendent contract formally begins
Online Survey
You’re invited to complete this anonymous survey which will be used to develop a profile of desired quality and characteristics in the next Superintendent. It will guide recruitment and the development of interview questions. The Survey is for District Staff, Students, Parents, and Community Members.
https://forms.gle/W8XWgen2Ggn9Agq56
The survey will be available through May 8, 2025
Focus Groups
Please attend the appropriate focus group listed below as your feedback is important. Participants do not need to register, just show up and jump in. Some focus groups listed below are in person only, while others are Zoom only. If you can’t attend a focus group or you would like to add additional comments from a scheduled focus group in which you attended, please email us your comments at the following email addresses:
The same questions will be asked at each focus group:
What are the strengths of the School District of Somerset that the next Superintendent can build upon?
What are the challenges facing the School District of Somerset that the next Superintendent should be aware of, or you would like to see be addressed?
What characteristics or traits are you looking for in your new Superintendent?
Is there anything else you would like to share with us regarding the School District of Somerset ?
HYA will be recruiting potential Superintendent candidates for this position. Is there anyone that you can think of that might be a good fit as your new Superintendent that we should contact. If so, please share or email us his/her name and contact information.
Focus Group Schedule
DATE | LOCATION/TYPE | TIME | GROUP NAME |
|---|---|---|---|
Thursday, May 1 | In Person | 10:00 AM | Outgoing Superintendent |
Thursday, May 1 | In Person | 10:45 AM | District Office Staff |
Thursday, May 1 | In Person | 11:30 AM | Administrative Team |
Thursday, May 1 | In Person | 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM | High School Students |
Thursday, May 1 | In Person | 3:25 PM - 4:15 PM | All District Staff |
Thursday, May 1 | In Person - High School Multi-Purpose Room | 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM | Parents, Community Members, Businesses, Civic Groups, Chamber |
Sunday, May 4 | VIRTUAL - Zoom | 7:00 PM - 7:45 PM | Parents, Community Members, Businesses, Civic Groups, Chamber |
Wednesday, May 7 | VIRTUAL - Zoom | 3:25 PM - 4:15 PM | All District Staff |
Zoom Information for Virtual Meetings:
https://zoom.us/j/97729512028?pwd=LbT6o4RTZbjGQMYFRfzvf0aMMHj8SD.1
Meeting ID: 977 2951 2028 / Passcode: 249717