The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education has entered into a contract with the Georgia School Boards Association to conduct a search for the district Superintendent. 

Search Timeline: (dates are subject to change)

April 2022: Search initiated by the Board 

September 2022: Community engagement sessions and community survey (Community Survey Results, Student Survey Results)

October 2022: Community engagement and Board feedback analyzed/candidate criteria and announcement drafted and approved

November 2022: Search posted and launched

December 2022/January 2023: Applications close

February 2023: Interviews conducted. All interviews will take place in executive session meetings.

March 2023: Finalist(s) announced at a Board meeting.

April 2023: Superintendent appointed

Superintendent Job Announcement 

Click here to view the announcement. 

Click here to apply for the Superintendent position. 

Applicants should not contact the City Schools of Decatur Board of Education directly. Information, including the link to the online application, is available at GSBA’s website: gsba.com/member-services/ superintendent-search-service. You can reach GSBA at (770) 962-2985, or (800) 226-1856. To be considered, the completed file must be submitted online no later than December 18, 2022, 11:59 p.m. EST. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2023. Do not mail any materials to GSBA or the school district. Any documents should be uploaded in the spaces provided in the online application.

This includes:

• a formal letter of application

• a resume that lists three references

• a copy of college transcript(s)

• any letters of recommendation

• any certificates and supplemental material