Batesville Schools seek community input in search for next superintendent

(BATESVILLE, Ind.) – The Batesville Community School Corporation is seeking community input as they begin the search for the next superintendent. 

Current Superintendent Paul Ketcham was named Indiana Assistant Secretary of Education last month and will begin the new role in January. 

The Batesville School Board has established a survey to identify what the community values and wants in the next superintendent.

A link to the survey is available by clicking here and the school board encourages parents, school employees and community members to fill it out.  

The school board has identified three key priorities that will guide the selection process:

• A commitment to the continuous improvement of the school corporation as a whole; 

• Dedication to the continued implementation and advancement of the Bulldog Ready initiative across all grade levels;

• The capacity to serve as a strong, visible leader within the corporation, the community, and the State of Indiana. 

  
  

“To ensure a comprehensive search, the Board will partner with the University Search Team, a firm specializing in school superintendent recruitment. Internal candidates who qualify will also be considered,” the school corporation stated. 

The superintendent job listing will be open until November 30 as the school board hopes to identify a final candidate before the end of 2025. The ideal candidate will begin the role early in the spring semester.

Questions regarding the search process may be emailed to the school board at :

batesville_schools@batesville.k12.in.us.