​About the Sanborn Regional School District

 

The Sanborn Regional School District (SAU17) serves the welcoming communities of Kingston and Newton, New Hampshire. Known for its strong small-town identity and deep sense of community pride, Sanborn combines the charm of New England living with a commitment to helping every student thrive. Families, educators, and community partners describe Sanborn as a district where relationships matter, students are known by name, and educators work collaboratively to create meaningful learning experiences. The region offers natural beauty, vibrant civic life, and convenient access to both the New Hampshire Seacoast and Greater Boston.

 

Sanborn’s schools benefit from dedicated educators, supportive families, and diverse academic and co-curricular offerings including strong reading programs, music education, work-based learning, trade pathways, and college credit opportunities. Stakeholders repeatedly affirmed that the district’s people are its greatest strength. 

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Why Lead Sanborn Regional School District?

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With approximately 1,400 students, the district offers an ideal scale for thoughtful leadership: small enough to know students and staff well, yet large enough to implement impactful system-level initiatives. Sanborn’s dedicated educators, engaged families, and supportive communities create an environment where a mission-driven leader can make a meaningful and lasting difference. The next superintendent will join a team that values transparency, shared leadership, and student-centered decision-making.

 

Sanborn’s next superintendent will inherit a district with tremendous heart, committed educators, and a community that is eager for collaborative, future-focused leadership. This role is ideal for leaders who believe in listening first, leading with empathy, and supporting schools through presence and partnership.

 

Compensation and Benefits

 

The district will offer a competitive and regionally attractive salary, commensurate with experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

 

Key Dates

 

• December 4, 2025 — Posting of Position and Release of Leadership Profile

• January 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST — Application Deadline

• February 5-6, 2026 — In Person Semi-Finalist Interviews with the Board

• February 10-11, 2026 — Finalist Interviews

• February 15, 2026 — Finalist Meet-and-Greet with Community

• March 9, 2026 — Anticipated Appointment of New Superintendent

• July 1, 2026 — Start Date of New Superintendent

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Application Process

 

This will be a confidential search process until the time when finalists are named and invited to meet the community. All applicants are strongly encouraged to review the Leadership Profile, which captures the community’s priorities and serves as the standard by which all applications will be evaluated. 

 

Interested candidates must submit the following materials in one PDF:

 

• Completed application form

• Cover letter detailing your fit for Sanborn and alignment with the Leadership Profile

• Current résumé or curriculum vitae

• Three current letters of recommendation

• Proof of, or eligibility for, New Hampshire Superintendent Certification

• Unofficial copy of educational transcripts

 

Please email the completed application packet to sau17@zeal-ed.com no later than January 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST.

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Questions

 

• All inquiries will be treated with full confidentiality and discretion.

• Please contact the Zeal search team at sau17@zeal-ed.com.