Dear William Penn School District Community,

As we continue the search for William Penn School District’s next superintendent, we would like to share an update on the progress of the process and the next steps ahead.

The application period officially closed on October 25, and we are pleased to report that 37 candidates applied for the position. The strong interest in the position reflects the significance of this leadership opportunity and the potential many educational leaders see in serving the students, staff, families, and communities of William Penn School District.

Community engagement has remained a central part of the search process. Over the past several weeks, the Board and Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) gathered feedback through 10 stakeholder focus groups and 131 completed survey responses. We are grateful to the students, staff, families, and community members who took the time to share their perspectives. Their feedback has helped shape the superintendent leadership profile and informed the questions and evaluation criteria that will guide candidate interviews.

The Board will now begin the interview phase of the search process, focusing on candidates whose qualifications, experiences, and leadership approaches align most closely with the priorities identified by the William Penn community and the Board of School Directors. Following the initial interviews, a smaller group of candidates will advance for additional consideration.

The goal remains to identify a final candidate by early December and welcome William Penn School District’s next superintendent during the first quarter of 2027.

Thank you for your continued engagement and support throughout this process. The Board remains committed to conducting a thoughtful and thorough search informed by community feedback and focused on identifying the leader best positioned to serve the students, staff, families, and communities of William Penn School District.

Sincerely,

William Penn School District Board of School Directors