Dothan, Ala. (WDNews) – The Dothan Board of Education made another adjustment to its superintendent hiring requirements during a meeting Tuesday night, rolling back a recent change that had sparked debate.
Earlier this month, the board voted to require candidates to hold a doctorate degree and have previous experience as a superintendent. However, in a tight vote Tuesday, the board softened that stance, making previous superintendent experience only “preferred” rather than “required.” Candidates must still have at least five years of experience in Alabama’s public school system.
Dothan remains the only school district in Alabama to require a doctorate degree for the superintendent position.
Board members also discussed the possibility of contracting a hiring firm from Iowa to assist in the search. District 6 Board Member Aurie Jenkins voiced opposition, arguing that an out-of-state firm would not understand the specific needs of Dothan City Schools.
