J.O. Combs Unified names finalists in superintendent search

The J.O. Combs Unified School District in San Tan Valley has narrowed the field in its search for a new superintendent.

The district's governing board has announced the following four finalists for the position:

• Erika Copeland, associate superintendent, Queen Creek Unified School District
• Tim Fountain, director of leadership, J.O. Combs Unified School District
• Toby Haugen, director of human resources, Florence Unified School District
• Josh Middleton, director of human resources, J.O. Combs Unified School District

Community members, parents, students and staff are invited to meet the finalists at a forum starting at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18 in the district office boardroom, 43371 N. Kenworthy Road.

“The forum will provide an opportunity for attendees to hear from each candidate, learn more about their vision for the district and provide feedback to the governing board,” a press release from the district stated. “The governing board will use feedback from the forum and the interview process to assist in selecting the next superintendent, who will lead the district in continuing its commitment to academic excellence, innovation and community engagement.”

The district has eight schools serving nearly 4,000 students.

Additional information about each finalist, including their professional backgrounds and experience, is available on the district’s website at:
www.jocombs.org/our-district/superintendent-search/meet-the-finalists.