July 28, 2025
Dear Jahn School Community,
We want to keep you informed and engaged as we move forward in the important process of selecting the next principal of Jahn School of Fine Arts.
The Principal Selection Committee will continue to meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30–6:30 p.m. until a new principal is selected. This document lists all the subcommittees and members.
Progress in the Principal Selection Process
This past week, the Local School Council (LSC) had planned to review and select first-round principal candidates and finalize interview questions. While the LSC could not meet quorum for an official vote at the last meeting, significant progress was made in evaluating the more than 20 resumes received for the principal position and preparing for these crucial decisions. Discussion of candidates remains in a closed session to ensure privacy.
A special LSC meeting will be held Tuesday, July 29th at 6pm at Lane Tech, to officially vote on and approve the list of candidates for first-round interviews, as well as the first-round interview questions. We anticipate reaching a quorum to make these official decisions. Information for meeting location, Zoom link, and agenda can all be found here.
Upcoming Community Forum
As we move forward in the search for our next principal, we’re excited to share that a Community Forum will be held at the school with the final candidates once they are selected. This will be an opportunity for students, families, staff, and community members to hear directly from the candidates and learn more about their vision for our school. We’ll also be inviting the community to submit questions in advance to help guide the conversation. More details, including dates and how to submit questions, will be shared soon!
We are committed to a thoughtful and inclusive process that prioritizes the needs and values of our Jahn school community. We will continue to share updates as the selection process progresses.
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Thank you for your continued support and involvement in shaping the future of Jahn.
Sincerely,
The Jahn Local School Council and Principal Selection Committee