Public Open House to meet superintendent candidates

Chehalem Park and Recreation District invites the public to meet the finalist candidates for the position of CPRD Superintendent. A public open house will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6th in the ballroom at Chehalem Cultural Center. People will have the opportunity to learn who they are, about their backgrounds, and to speak with them one-on-one.

The search began following retirement of longtime superintendent Don Clements in September. CPRD Board of Directors hired Special District Association of Oregon (SDAO) to conduct the nationwide recruitment effort. The application window closed on Nov. 2nd. Nineteen applications were received. The Board-appointed Search Committee, comprised of Board president Matthew Smith and Board member Jim McMaster, scored the applications and conducted initial interviews of the seven semifinalist candidates. The applicant pool was narrowed to the final four who are expected to participate on Jan. 6th.

The Board of Directors will meet prior to the open house, beginning at 9 a.m., to conduct on-site candidate interviews. The interviews will be held in executive session. The district hopes to have the new superintendent on board in mid-February.

Anyone who is interested is encouraged to attend the open house event.