The Northshore School Board has selected Ray and Associates, Inc. to coordinate the search for a permanent superintendent. After eight years with Northshore, Superintendent Larry Francois has accepted the superintendent position with Northwest Educational Service District 189 effective July 1.

Tony Apostle, regional search director, and Ryan Ray, corporate director, will work with the school board to develop the overall superintendent search plan, which includes development and distribution of the position announcement, recruitment and screening of candidates, coordination of staff and community involvement, and selection and future planning.

“When evaluating search firm proposals, the board felt is was important to find a search firm that has the processes and infrastructure to find a qualified superintendent for a district our size,” said Board President Amy Cast. “We were impressed with the resources and experience that Ray and Associates brings to our superintendent search, and we are truly looking forward to working with them.”

The school board will meet with the search firm to develop the process and timeline. Information will be posted to the district website and shared with staff and the community. Please contact the Communications Office, 425.408.7670, for assistance.

Northshore School District serves more than 21,000 students in Bothell, Kenmore and Woodinville, strengthening our community through excellence in education.