School District of Neillsville
Superintendent Search
The School District of Neillsville School Board is conducting a superintendent search. In December 2024, Superintendent John Gaier announced he would retire at the end of the 2024-2025 School Year. The board plans to select a permanent superintendent by the end of March, 2025.
About the superintendent search process
The School District of Neillsville School Board has selected Hazard Young Attea Associates, (HYA), a national consulting firm, to:
- Gather input from students, families, staff, and the community
- Recruit candidates
- Guide the search
To keep you informed, this webpage will serve as a source for all information related to the superintendent search. Please check back often for updates!
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.
CLICK HERE FOR SURVEY LINK
The survey will be available from December 9th to January 2nd.
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: scottwinch@hyasearch.com
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The same questions will be asked at each focus group:
- What are the strengths of the Neillsville School District that the next superintendent can build upon?
- What are the challenges facing the Neillsville School District that the next superintendent should be aware of, or which would you like to see 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 Neillsville School District?
- 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.
Neillsville School District Focus Group/Community Forums/Interview Schedule
December 15-17
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For the focus groups that have a Zoom option, please use the following Zoom Link:
Neillsville Zoom Meeting: https://calendar.app.google/EvJSFVu7EXdHKRM48
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| Date |
Time |
Group Name |
Location |
| Sunday, Dec. 15 |
5:00 pm |
Parents/Family/Staff and Community Forum-Open to everyone |
Virtual
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| Monday, Dec. 16 |
9:30 am
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John Gaier, Retiring Superintendent |
In Person - PIT |
| Monday, Dec. 16 |
10:30 am |
Principal/Guidance Group |
In Person - PIT |
| Monday, Dec. 16 |
1:15 pm |
Neillsville High School Students |
In Person - PIT |
| Monday, Dec. 16 |
2:15 pm |
Building & Grounds/Transportation |
In Person - PIT |
| Monday, Dec. 16 |
3:15 pm |
6-12 Support Staff |
In Person - PIT |
| Monday, Dec. 16 |
4:00 pm |
6-12 Teacher Group |
In Person - PIT |
| Monday, Dec. 16 |
5:30 pm |
Parents/Family and Community Forum-Open to everyone |
In Person - PIT |
| Tuesday, Dec. 17 |
1:15 pm |
District Office Staff |
In Person - PIT |
| Tuesday, Dec. 17 |
2:30 pm |
Food Service |
In Person - PIT |
| Tuesday, Dec. 17 |
3:15 pm |
4K-5 Support Staff |
In Person - PIT |
| Tuesday, Dec. 17 |
4:00 pm |
4K-5 Teachers |
In Person - PIT |
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| Last Updated: 12/9/24 |
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