Dear PASB Community,
After serving our community for 6 years, the contract of our current Superintendent, Mr. Michael Martell, will end on July 25, 2025. We had previously communicated the end of his term, and now we are sharing relevant information regarding the transition and selection process for our new Superintendent.
We are pleased to inform you that the Board has decided to hire ISS – International School Services – to lead the recruitment and selection process. ISS is a renowned organization in the education sector, with extensive experience and a vast network in this field. They are recognized for their strong global presence and a proven track record of successfully supporting American international schools.
It is worth noting that ISS recently completed the selection and hiring process for superintendents at two renowned international schools here in Brazil: Graded School in São Paulo and The British School in Rio de Janeiro.
Our contract with ISS began in June 2024, and the next step will be to conduct focus groups with PASB stakeholders, ensuring that everyone in the community has a voice and participation in this important process.
Below is the initial schedule for our recruitment process:
- June to July 2024: Formation of the transition team and definition of roles and responsibilities;
- August 2024: ISS will conduct focus groups with stakeholders;
- September 2024: Analysis of feedback and the start of candidate interviews;
- October 2024: Selection of the final list of candidates and final interviews;
- November 2024: Announcement of the new Superintendent;
- December 2024 to June 2025: Transition from the current Superintendent to the new Superintendent;
- July 2025: Official start of the new Superintendent.
We emphasize that the Board of Trustees is committed to conducting the process smoothly and efficiently.
Sincerely,
PASB Board of Trustees