On Friday, May 17, the Regional and Union 26 School Committees both voted unanimously to approve the superintendent contract for Dr. E. Xiomara Herman. The three-year contract will begin July 1, 2024, and includes a salary of $176,500 for the first year; salary for the subsequent two years will be negotiated. Also included is reimbursement of up to $9,500 for relocation expenses.
Dr. Herman was selected by the joint committees on April 29, after an extensive search process that included a 19-member search committee made up of community members, multiple opportunities for public input and for the public to meet the finalists, and a two-day visit from the finalists.
Dr. Herman is currently the insular superintendent of the US Virgin Islands Department of Education. Her CV and other information can be found on the Superintendent Search webpage.
I personally am very pleased with our decision to appoint Xiomara Herman. I think she has the potential to transform our district in really positive ways. People who met her spoke of her warmth and ease in connecting with people. Her experience, expertise, and focus on being student-centered make her a great fit for our district. I look forward to welcoming her to our district and our community.
Jennifer Shiao's School Committee Blog 