Dr John Reed was appointed as Newtown's interim Superintendent when Dr Janet Robinson left to take the same position in Stratford.  In a letter on the district's website, Newtown's Board of Education says the search process will be lead by Jacqueline Jacoby of the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education's Search Services firm. 

The first step is to accept comments from focus groups about strengths and challenges of the Newtown schools as well as leadership qualities desired in the next educational leader.  Focus groups will be held in September and October.  Focus groups will be scheduled with school staff, parents, students and others.  An online survey will be available on the district website from mid-September through mid-October, for those who are unable to attend a focus group. 

Applications will be reviewed as received and the search will remain open until the position is filled.  The application deadline is October 31st.