School committees have three basic powers: They set policy; they hire someone to execute that policy (the superintendent); and they approve the budget (the dollars to fund the policy execution). Cambridge has never had a problem with funding, and it has no shortage of well-meaning policies; we’re not shy about getting behind a new idea in education, for better or worse. But it has struggled for that last piece – the executor; a great team leader.

For those not already aware, we parted ways with our last permanent superintendent last spring, which is why we’re back in the market for one now – and why we need your help.

In June, we had 24 people apply for the position of superintendent of the Cambridge Public School District. In July, three School Committee members and 14 community members

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