September 23, 2024
To the Trumansburg Central School District Community:
At the most recent Board of Education meeting held September 17, 2024, the Board voted to accept Superintendent Ms. Kimberly Bell’s retirement from the Trumansburg Central School District. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Ms. Bell for her remarkable contributions, visionary leadership, and unwavering dedication to our district throughout her tenure. We extend our best wishes to her as she embarks on the next chapter of her journey.
In light of Ms. Bell's decision, we are preparing to begin the important process of selecting our next superintendent. I am honored to be serving as the search consultant for this endeavor, and I am committed to assisting the Board of Education in conducting a thorough and thoughtful search for the district’s next leader. As your search consultant, I will work closely with the Board to navigate each phase of the process. This includes defining the ideal candidate profile, advertising the position, setting a timeline, and carrying out a comprehensive review to identify the most qualified candidates to serve as finalists.
The Board is deeply committed to finding a leader who will build upon the strong foundation that Ms. Bell has established. To ensure the success of the search, we have officially announced the vacancy, and it is currently being advertised. I will be actively supporting the Board in receiving and evaluating applications, and we anticipate a competitive pool of candidates.
We strongly believe that input from our stakeholders and the broader community is essential to the success of this search. Therefore, I encourage you to participate in an online survey available here, on the district website, www.tburgschools.org, as well as on the Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES website, www.tstboces.org. This survey provides an opportunity for you to share your insights and perspectives with the Board of Education as they move forward in selecting the next leader.
As we progress and narrow the field of candidates to the finalists, we will be holding stakeholder committee discussions with each finalist. Information on how to apply to participate in these stakeholder committees will be shared in the near future. Our goal is to have a new superintendent in place by January 13, 2025, although Ms. Bell is willing to extend her service if needed. We will keep you informed throughout the search process. Should you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact me at (607) 257-1551 or ltalcott@tstboces.org. I sincerely appreciate your ongoing support of the Trumansburg Central School District.
Sincerely,
Lily C. Talcott
District Superintendent and CEO
Tompkins-Seneca-Tioga BOCES
Search Consultant for the Trumansburg Central School District
Download the Trumansburg Announcement of Superintendent Vacancy PDF