Covina-Valley Unified School District serves a vibrant, diverse community with a deep commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, and future success. We educate about 11,700 students across 18 schools, including elementary, middle, high, adult school, and online learning programs. Guided by dedicated educators and strong community partnerships, our schools and programs have earned several State and Regional awards. With an annual operating budget of approximately $234 million for 2025-26, we invest in innovative programs, personalized instruction, and the supports students need to thrive in an ever-changing world. Through collaboration and continuous improvement, we empower every learner to achieve their highest potential.

District Vision:

Innovative education that inspires every student’s unlimited potential.

District Mission:

A nationally recognized, innovative school district committed to providing the programs, skills, and knowledge that meet the needs of the whole child in a safe, healthy learning environment; so that every student can confidently and effectively communicate  reasoning, collaborate, demonstrate critical thinking, and creatively problem-solve to thrive in college, career, and life

District Strengths, Needs/Critical Issues, and the Characteristics Desired in a New Superintendent

Board members, parents, certificated and classified staff, students, and community members participated in a process to identify the strengths and needs/critical issues of the Covina-Valley Unified School District, and the characteristics desired in their new Superintendent. The process was organized and facilitated by members of The Cosca Group. Stakeholders participated in this process through focus group meetings and an online survey. The Board of Trustees prioritized those elements as follows:   

Strengths of the District

• Community has great pride in the District
• Staff members care about students and make a positive impact on their lives
• Focus on the whole child, including academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities
• Strong pathways for college and career readiness
• Focus on modernizing and improving facilities
• Good relationships with employee unions
• Many employees are C-VUSD graduates
• Strong, dedicated, and knowledgeable Board of Trustees

Greatest Needs/Critical Issues Facing the District

• Need to attract top-quality employees at all levels
• Need data-driven instruction, including interventions and whole-child support
• Increase parent empowerment and engagement
• Need to update, modernize, and maintain facilities
• Need to focus on programs for students with special needs and English learners

Desired Characteristics of the New Superintendent

• Thoughtful, reflective leader
• Visionary
• Collaborative problem solver
• Strong fiscal steward
• Student-centered, will put students first
• Has integrity and humility, ethical decision maker
• Strong, open, honest, respectful communicator
• Will listen with empathy and follow through
• Will support equity, access, and belonging
• Will promote data-informed continuous improvement
• Has a strong background in teaching and learning
• Experienced leader at the district level with a track record of achievement

The Selection and Application Process

Mr. Joel Shapiro and Dr. Fal Asrani of The Cosca Group (TCG) have been retained by the Covina-Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees for the search, recruitment, screening, and selection process for the new Superintendent of Schools. Interested applicants must submit all of the following to be received on or before March 6, 2026.

• Completed Application Form HERE
• Personal Letter of Application
• Resume including record of professional education and professional experiences
• Letters from five professional references (three of which must be current, within the past 12 months). During the screening process, reference checks will be made with those familiar with candidates’ professional performance.

Contact: The Cosca Group

Search Consultants: Joel Shapiro (626)497-5059 – jshapiro516@gmail.com

or Fal Asrani (949)331-5402 – asranifal@gmail.com