TWINSBURG, Ohio – The Twinsburg City School District Board of Education has officially named Dr. Sandy D. Womack Jr. as the district’s next superintendent, ending a national search that began in October 2025. During a special meeting held on March 12, 2026, the board approved a three-year contract for Womack, who currently serves as an Area Superintendent for Columbus City Schools. While the appointment was confirmed, the board’s vote reflected a split on the decision, passing with a 3-2 majority.
Contract Terms for Dr. Sandy D. Womack Jr.
The approved resolution outlines a three-year employment agreement for Dr. Sandy D. Womack Jr. beginning August 1, 2026, and concluding July 31, 2029.
- Annual Salary: Womack will receive a base salary of $155,000 per year.
- Consulting Days: The board authorized Womack to serve as a consultant for up to 10 days prior to his start date to facilitate a “smooth transition.”
- Transition Duties: These days will be spent meeting with personnel, familiarizing himself with district finance and policies, and engaging with the community.
- Collaboration: He will work in conjunction with current interim superintendent Steve Marlow during this period.
A Philosophy of Unity and Collaboration
Following the vote, Dr. Sandy D. Womack Jr. addressed the board and community, emphasizing a leadership style rooted in cooperation.
“I believe we can accomplish more together than we can individually, and when we turn to each other rather than against each other, we can make a significant impact for our students and community,” Womack stated.
He noted that after 33 years in public education, he is honored to lead a high-performing district like Twinsburg and has already begun meeting with students, including student-athletes and staff at the high school, to hear about their aspirations.
The National Search Process
Board President Rhonda Crawford highlighted that Dr. Sandy D. Womack Jr. was chosen from a pool of 28 applicants after a process facilitated by the firm Finding Leaders. The search included focus groups and a community town hall to ensure stakeholders had a voice in the selection.
“Dr. Womack’s experience, leadership, and commitment to students and community engagement stood out throughout the process,” Crawford said.
The board members voting in favor of the appointment were Crawford, Hamilton, and Rush, while members Egan and Travis cast the dissenting votes.