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Superintendent Search

November 01, 2024

 Dear Depew UFSD Employees and Community Members, 

The Board of Education is pleased to announce the official relaunch of our search for a Superintendent of Schools. Enclosed are important details outlining the key aspects of this year’s search process. 

As highlighted on our Superintendent Search webpage, candidates can now access the vacancy brochure, application, and search timeline. The deadline for applications is December 20, 2024, with initial interviews conducted by the Board scheduled for late January 2025. Finalist interviews with Depew UFSD stakeholder groups and the Board will take place during the first week of March, with the announcement of the successful candidate planned for late March 2025. We anticipate the new Superintendent will begin their role in late spring.

The input of our community, gathered through the ThoughtExchange this past spring, remains instrumental in shaping our understanding of the District's needs and the desired attributes of the next Superintendent. Additionally, the search format has been modified from a closed/confidential search to a hybrid search. Meaning, as mentioned above, the Board will invite representatives from various stakeholder groups to participate in the finalist interviews. All representatives will be expected to adhere to strict confidentiality protocols. The Board will be seeking representatives from various groups such as administrators, teachers, confidential employees, CSEA, transportation staff, parents, students, and community leaders.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Depew staff and community for your continued support and invaluable contributions as we embark on this important search process.

Sincerely,

Todd Bush
Depew UFSD Board President 

To download a PDF of this letter, click here: Superintendent Search Community Letter

October 16, 2024

Dear Depew UFSD Employees and Community Members,

I am writing to provide you with an update regarding the selection of a new Superintendent of Schools by the Board of Education.

As of October 15, 2024, the Board has appointed Dr. Michael Capuana, the District Superintendent of Erie 1 BOCES, to facilitate the process for the Board's appointment of a Superintendent of Schools for Depew. Dr. Capuana will work closely with our Board and community to employ a modified selection process based on last year's search efforts.

Once we hold the preliminary planning meetings with Dr. Capuana, we will provide more details about the revised process and timeline. Rest assured; stakeholder input will continue to play a crucial role in guiding the Board's decision-making process.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to retired superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Rabey for serving as Depew's interim superintendent. We also thank you. the Depew staff and community, for your invaluable assistance and understanding throughout this forthcoming search process.

The Depew Union Free School District Board of Education is dedicated to ensuring our students receive the exceptional education they deserve and rely on. To uphold this commitment, it is vital that we find an outstanding superintendent who will lead our schools with vision and excellence.

Sincerely,

Todd Bush
Depew UFSD Board President

To download a PDF of this letter, click here: Superintendent Search Letter