After an extensive search process that included nationwide advertising, focus groups, community forums and dozens of hours of interviews, the Berlin Board of Education has identified a finalist to be the next Berlin superintendent. 

The candidate to become the next Superintendent of Berlin’s schools has been invited to visit Berlin on Thursday, March  4, to meet with Berlin administrators, teachers, students, parents, elected officials and community members, including a visit to all of Berlin’s schools.  A community forum has been scheduled for Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center at Berlin High School.

The Board of Education emphasized how important it is to get the community’s feedback during Thursday’s visit.  “Throughout the selection process, the Board of Education has solicited community participation and valued the input of residents,” noted Board of Education President, Gary Brochu.  “In particular, we felt it was essential to afford community members the opportunity to meet with our candidate.  We welcome and encourage the community to come out and meet with the finalist as he visits Berlin, particularly during the public forum where individuals will have an opportunity to ask questions and meet with him.”

After meeting and talking with the finalist, community members will have an opportunity to share their impressions and thoughts with the Board of Education.  Despite the amount of work that has been involved, the Board of Education is very encouraged with the results of the search process.  Brochu noted, “Board members and the expanded search committee have worked incredibly hard in screening, meeting and interviewing candidates.  We’ve had the opportunity to meet a number of exceptional educators and have identified what we believe is the best fit for Berlin.   Brochu added, “We look forward to announcing Berlin’s next superintendent.”