The Coronado Unified School District Governing Board of Trustees has selected Karl Mueller to serve as the new superintendent. At the May 12, 2016, Regular Board Meeting, Mr. Mueller's contract was approved and he has accepted the position. Mr. Mueller will succeed Dr. Jeffrey Felix who is retiring on June 30, 2016. Mueller currently serves as principal at Canyon Crest Academy in the San Dieguito Union High School District.
The selection of Mr. Mueller followed a nationwide search conducted by the executive search firm of Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates. Consultants for the search firm helped to create a leadership profile, pre-screen and recruit candidates, and conduct background and reference checks.
There was a large pool of over 50 applicants. The Governing Board met with and interview many of these excellent candidates. After rigorous review Members unanimously identified Karl Mueller as the best leader for our District today and in the future.
The Governing Board spent a great deal of time as a school board developing selection criteria based on feedback solicited through focus groups, surveys, and interviews of shareholders in our school community as to the characteristics and qualities they wanted in a superintendent. The selection of Karl Mueller is very reflective of that input.
Mr. Mueller has 20 years of experience as an educator and knows the Coronado community well. He has previously worked as a charter school director, assistant principal, and classroom teacher. He successfully served as principal of Coronado High School from 2006 through 2013.
Mr. Mueller is a well-known and highly regarded Coronado educator and the Governing Board is excited to welcome him back into the district. Mr. Mueller emerged from the many people that were interviewed as the ideal leader for our District and community.
Mr. Mueller attended Sonoma State University for his undergraduate studies and earned an MA degree in Education from National University, and an MA in Educational Leadership from Point Loma Nazarene.
See attached approved Contract.