The search for a new superintendent for Poland Local Schools continues, after the Board of Education decided to repost the position. 

After previously narrowing down the search to three finalists, the Board of Education has decided to reissue the posting for the position internally. 

At a board meeting earlier this week, the board took comments from the community on what they are looking for from a superintendent. At that meeting, they said they would make a decision by the end of this week, but have chose to reissue the position instead. 

According to a statement from Poland Board of Education President Troy Polis, the board came to this decision to make it clear that they welcome and will give full consideration to qualified candidates. 

They had previously selected Liberty Local Schools Superintendent and current Poland Local Schools Interim Superintendent Andrew Tommelleo, Louisville City Schools Assistant Superintendent Anna Minor and Newton Falls Exempted Village Schools Superintendent Andreas Johansson as finalists for the position.

You can read the board's full statement below. 

Poland Community,

After careful consideration, The Board of Education has decided to reissue the posting for the Superintendent position as an internal opportunity within the District. Reissuing the posting internally is intended to make clear that the Board welcomes and will give full and fair consideration to qualified internal applicants who may be interested in serving in the role.

Selecting a Superintendent is one of this Board's most important responsibilities. As part of that responsibility, the Board is ensuring it is gathering the information necessary to make a thoughtful and well-informed decision in the best interest of the District and our community. The Board also appreciates the feedback shared by community members from the stakeholder survey and public forum. The Board continues to take that input into account as the process moves forward.

This step is intended to support a careful and deliberate process. The Board remains committed to selecting the candidate who is best positioned to lead the District forward and continue supporting student success.